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47 RB

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 RB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 109,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,007 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center to outer tread and wearing very inner edge ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 91,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,857 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,073 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,569 miles

small stonechip to windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,545 miles

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

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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47 RB is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 47 RB, 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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What year was 47 RB registered?

47 RB is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is 47 RB safe to buy?

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