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G5 GWL

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 134,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 129,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc shield insecure

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

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

Offside Front brake disc shield insecure

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

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2023 123,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc shield insecure

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc shield insecure

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

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,922 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 111,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,971 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to inspect extreme rear two seat belts due to presenter,s belongings hindering ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint NSF bottom ball joint free play / ok at present (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF track control arm inner main anchorage bush showing weakness , ok now but will need attn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both tyres are worn on the inside but just about legal to min test std - attn reqd earlier than later (4.1.E.1)

wear on the inside on both front tyres / but legal

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder badly worn no visible tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,365 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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G5 GWL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G5 GWL, 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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G5 GWL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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