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GA56 GAR

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA56 GAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,176 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,885 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 89,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,192 miles

nearside wheel rim has been welded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,366 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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GA56 GAR is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GA56 GAR, 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 GA56 GAR registered?

GA56 GAR is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is GA56 GAR safe to buy?

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