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AK11 ZLZ

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,448 mi
Last recorded157,448 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 157,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 153,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 147,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,569 miles

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

Offside Front Upper ball joint bolt fixing wrong bolt type no shank

Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,677 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AK11 ZLZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze 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 AK11 ZLZ, 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 AK11 ZLZ registered?

AK11 ZLZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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