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556 ROD

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,756 mi
Last recorded82,756 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 ROD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,374 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,689 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 41,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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556 ROD is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 556 ROD, 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 556 ROD registered?

556 ROD is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is 556 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 ROD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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