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1532 RU

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1532 RU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,083 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (No Cords Showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (No Cords Showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 75,478 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 33mm Spacing too small at 11mm (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 33mm Spacing too small at 11mm (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (No Cords Showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (No Cords Showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,777 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,461 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Fail 18 Dec 2014 25,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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1532 RU is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1532 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1532 RU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is 1532 RU safe to buy?

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