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CE61 EAX

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,981 mi
Last recorded133,981 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 EAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 133,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,260 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 126,202 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2025 125,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,980 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 118,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,938 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,731 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 75,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 34,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CE61 EAX is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE61 EAX, 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

How do I check the history of CE61 EAX?

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What year was CE61 EAX registered?

CE61 EAX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 EAX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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