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DC11 BEC

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,072 mi
Last recorded121,072 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC11 BEC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 116,855 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,665 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,068 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT WASHER JET STICKING OUT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,238 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DC11 BEC 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 DC11 BEC, 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 DC11 BEC registered?

DC11 BEC is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is DC11 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC11 BEC 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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