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C20 XSS

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 XSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, Inner Bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 93,558 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,872 miles

engine cover

under tray

Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner tread

under tray

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,660 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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C20 XSS 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 78.6%.

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 C20 XSS, 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 C20 XSS registered?

C20 XSS is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is C20 XSS safe to buy?

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