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GK61 PZB

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,052 mi
Last recorded154,052 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 PZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 154,052 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlamp cover broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaked grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,589 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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GK61 PZB is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GK61 PZB, 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 GK61 PZB registered?

GK61 PZB is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GK61 PZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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