CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF55 SDF

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 SDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 90,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 133,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm < 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,929 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 129,847 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,290 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,304 miles

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

Nsf cv boot has misting of grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 96,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,930 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,135 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff propshaft seal

Pass 10 Dec 2016 65,100 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 65,100 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,507 miles

plastic under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,241 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 34,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission zero clean

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,064 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF55 SDF is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF55 SDF, 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

How do I check the history of DF55 SDF?

You can check the full history of DF55 SDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF55 SDF registered?

DF55 SDF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is DF55 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 SDF shows 35 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF55 SDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF55 SDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.