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BK11 VWL

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,743 mi
Last recorded179,743 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 179,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords middle of tread, quite a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 170,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 159,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm but worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,846 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,748 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,387 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,096 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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BK11 VWL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BK11 VWL, 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 BK11 VWL registered?

BK11 VWL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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