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DBC 400C

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBC 400C
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,646 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,646 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended offside rear (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,964 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing outter edge

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,166 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing outter edge

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,713 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 27 Feb 2016 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

To clean to test,no emissions print out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DBC 400C is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DBC 400C, 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

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What year was DBC 400C registered?

DBC 400C is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DBC 400C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBC 400C shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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