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BE51 RAK

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,196 mi
Last recorded143,196 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 RAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 143,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 131,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,426 miles

both front tyres worn thin on outer edges

Fail 26 Feb 2022 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn thin on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,175 miles

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

center exhaust split

front brakes worn

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,414 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,827 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm edges

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

rear tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,225 miles

Clean emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,482 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of tyre. (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,462 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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BE51 RAK is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 BE51 RAK, 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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BE51 RAK is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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