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2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 AUF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Top & Bottom covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

top & bottom covers fritted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,799 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,213 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,602 miles

Damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall close to limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Windscreen cracked out side prescribed area.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,043 miles

7 Pin trailer socket adapter fitted at time of test

Rear tyres have minor wear at inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,661 miles

7 pin trailer socket adapter fitted at time of test

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,661 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat units fitted in rear n/s&o/s

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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243 AUF is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 243 AUF, 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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243 AUF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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