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GJ61 HWX

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,564 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 96,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 84,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,252 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 69,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,504 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 May 2017 37,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 29,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,759 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

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 HWX is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

GJ61 HWX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is GJ61 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 HWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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