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GL11 EXP

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EXP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,437 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 111,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,804 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,771 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,998 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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GL11 EXP is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL11 EXP, 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

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What year was GL11 EXP registered?

GL11 EXP is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 EXP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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