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BT11 VPE

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,675 mi
Last recorded134,675 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 130,856 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit broken but not affecting the lights

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,530 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,858 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,570 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,933 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,003 miles

Emissions to clean to record

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,258 miles

removed loose extension lead for towbar electrics

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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BT11 VPE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BT11 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT11 VPE registered?

BT11 VPE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is BT11 VPE safe to buy?

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