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A11 LJX

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,821 mi
Last recorded180,821 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 180,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 175,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,533 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 168,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 155,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 140,493 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2020 140,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 May 2018 106,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 90,785 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 2 May 2016 90,785 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 6 May 2015 74,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 74,334 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

m/s diff seal damp

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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A11 LJX is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A11 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 LJX registered?

A11 LJX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is A11 LJX safe to buy?

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