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AV61 CAE

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,487 mi
Last recorded141,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 141,487 miles

Front Both sides headlamps slight deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 128,497 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,712 miles

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/r jacking block missing

o/s/r tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

runflat warning lit

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,829 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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AV61 CAE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV61 CAE, 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 AV61 CAE registered?

AV61 CAE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AV61 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 CAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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