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CA03 NOV

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,259 mi
Last recorded171,259 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NOV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 171,259 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 162,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 162,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 162,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 138,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 138,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 120,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,661 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,661 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 101,476 miles

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

Rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge (both)

Fail 10 May 2018 101,348 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge (both)

Pass 18 May 2017 874,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2017 87,430 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,158 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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CA03 NOV is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CA03 NOV, 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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CA03 NOV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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