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FR05 THM

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 THM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,916 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,089 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Underside covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Underside covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,431 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear on all 4 ball joints

Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear on all 4 ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,422 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,689 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,654 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,817 miles

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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FR05 THM is a 2011 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc 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 FR05 THM, 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 FR05 THM registered?

FR05 THM is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is FR05 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 THM 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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