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AU61 SKE

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,527 mi
Last recorded134,527 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 SKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,527 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 130,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 128,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 114,849 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,609 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,653 miles

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,313 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,806 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r so not full check of rear seat belts.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front n/s/f worn on edges almost bald on outer edge.

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge and small cut in treads.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,235 miles

Both front tyre valves are cracking

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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AU61 SKE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue 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 AU61 SKE, 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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AU61 SKE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AU61 SKE safe to buy?

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