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FY11 ETA

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,024 mi
Last recorded263,024 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 263,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 261,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 259,945 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 259,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2022 258,230 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 258,230 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 256,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 248,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 240,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 240,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 234,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 221,545 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 3 May 2016 189,000 miles

Rear MISSING SEATS BELTS NOT CHECKED

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 159,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 127,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 127,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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
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FY11 ETA 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 75%.

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 FY11 ETA, 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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FY11 ETA is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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