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AJM 26

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 26
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,721 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,992 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,819 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 70,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,858 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 64,858 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner tailgate has only 1/2 working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,982 miles

inner edges on both rear tyres have slight wear

Pass 20 May 2015 16,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,047 miles

All four tyres have cracking between tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 11,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres have cracking between tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJM 26 is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJM 26, 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 AJM 26 registered?

AJM 26 is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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