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A23 COL

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,095 mi
Last recorded132,095 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 COL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,095 miles

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,419 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted reducing full visibility

Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,211 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,712 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,590 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 6 May 2016 79,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,307 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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A23 COL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A23 COL, 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 A23 COL registered?

A23 COL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is A23 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 COL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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