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G18 AFB

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 AFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,352 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Flag and phone holder

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on shock absorber mounted arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner arm bushes borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,843 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Flag and phone holder

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on shock absorber mounted arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner arm bushes borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 60,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 50,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,699 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,043 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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G18 AFB is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G18 AFB, 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 G18 AFB registered?

G18 AFB is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is G18 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 AFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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