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CX11 VEW

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 159,008 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,386 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 151,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 147,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 137,557 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 137,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,469 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,841 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,027 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,916 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge.

tread cracking on both frot tyres.

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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CX11 VEW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX11 VEW, 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 CX11 VEW registered?

CX11 VEW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is CX11 VEW safe to buy?

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