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CR59 BOW

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR59 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - Forward arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,049 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - Forward arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,214 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 275/40zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35r20 both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,830 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,016 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 41,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,979 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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CR59 BOW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CR59 BOW, 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 CR59 BOW registered?

CR59 BOW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is CR59 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR59 BOW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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