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2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 110,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 110,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 99,762 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension operative but likely has a fault. OSR being lower then NSR.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward arm, bush significant amount of play, should replace ,marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ancillary belt braking ,should replace

Fail 30 Aug 2023 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens can be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter broken and leak grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens can be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward arm, bush significant amount of play, should replace ,marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ancillary belt braking ,should replace

Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,776 miles

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

u8nder covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,209 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer and inner edges change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edges change asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,100 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,880 miles

engine covers fitted

underneath of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,856 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,598 miles

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

NSF & OSF lower shock absorber bushes have play.

NSR upper light cluster has slight water ingress.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,598 miles

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

NSF & OSF lower shock absorber bushes have play.

NSR upper light cluster has slight water ingress.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,125 miles

Front & rear brake pads getting low.

Front antirollbar bushes have play.

Front wiper blades slightly splitt.

NSF & OSF lower shockabsorber bushes worn.

NSR suspension bump stop missing.

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

Slight play in NSR antirollbar link rod.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,070 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,070 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,692 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight play in offside and nearside drag link ball joints

Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight leak from steering box

slight play in offside and nearside drag link ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,871 miles

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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3 PER is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 3 PER, 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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3 PER is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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