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CU11 GXL

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 GXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,404 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,651 miles

Front brake discs and inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,950 miles

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 4 Mar 2017 61,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,045 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,591 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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CU11 GXL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CU11 GXL, 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 CU11 GXL registered?

CU11 GXL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is CU11 GXL safe to buy?

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