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AX54 LAN

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests45 (32 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

91,154 mi
Last recorded91,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

32 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 91,142 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2025 175,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 172,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 172,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,555 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 170,625 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 168,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 166,189 miles

Brake wear indicator on but brakes are good

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 166,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake wear indicator on but brakes are good

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,195 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 163,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 160,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 160,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 156,792 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,417 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,468 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 132,467 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,415 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,282 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 111,279 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 103,265 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 93,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,717 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 73,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 58,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,901 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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AX54 LAN is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 AX54 LAN, 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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AX54 LAN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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