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EA55 MAX

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,557 mi
Last recorded137,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 137,557 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2026 137,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and leaking tyre pressure adjusted before test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 130,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,656 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,174 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 112,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EA55 MAX is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EA55 MAX, 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 EA55 MAX registered?

EA55 MAX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is EA55 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 MAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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