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X1 DTW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 DTW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,971 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 125,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 125,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 118,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,962 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2023 112,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 106,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,771 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2021 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel has a welding repair

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair

Pass 5 Jan 2019 67,045 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,469 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,124 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,930 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,894 miles

very slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

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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X1 DTW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X1 DTW, 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 X1 DTW registered?

X1 DTW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is X1 DTW safe to buy?

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