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WX61 RHO

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,439 mi
Last recorded84,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 RHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,220 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 75,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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WX61 RHO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX61 RHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX61 RHO registered?

WX61 RHO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is WX61 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX61 RHO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX61 RHO have outstanding finance?

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