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GF61 DNJ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 DNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 141,287 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 53,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 53,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,976 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,921 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint all four droplinks slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lower rear transmission fluid/oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 37,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint all four droplinks slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lower rear transmission fluid/oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak arround transfer box area

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 DNJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNJ, 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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GF61 DNJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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