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CH04 GRY

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

265,402 mi
Last recorded265,402 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 GRY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 265,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 264,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 257,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 248,011 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated NSF bonnet catch not working OSF bonnet catch working and sufficient enough to hold bonnet close (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Rear 3rd roll seat unable to check

Fail 27 Jul 2022 247,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed where worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated The nearside catch is not working,however the offside catch is sufficient to retain the bonnet closed. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy and light intensity slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy and light intensity slightly dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top nearside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 239,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 206,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 183,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 183,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,561 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CH04 GRY is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH04 GRY, 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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CH04 GRY is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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