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GJ61 FPU

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,326 mi
Last recorded124,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 FPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 124,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt not tested

Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,833 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,835 miles

slight play lower swivels

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake switch faulty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,665 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 40,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,917 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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GJ61 FPU 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 GJ61 FPU, 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 GJ61 FPU registered?

GJ61 FPU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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