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C4 BUC

2011 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,806 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 50,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,113 miles

Front registration plate cracked but readable

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,702 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,166 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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C4 BUC is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 C4 BUC, 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 C4 BUC registered?

C4 BUC is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is C4 BUC safe to buy?

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