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C8 AYF

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,779 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,555 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,781 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt press in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner/outer edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,641 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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C8 AYF is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C8 AYF, 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 C8 AYF registered?

C8 AYF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 24 February 2011.

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