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GF61 BKA

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,230 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,757 miles

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

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

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 33,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GF61 BKA is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF61 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF61 BKA?

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What year was GF61 BKA registered?

GF61 BKA is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is GF61 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 BKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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