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GL61 AZJ

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 AZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,708 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 166,708 miles

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 159,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,520 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,036 miles

O/S/R reflector split

Poor washer effort 60%

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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GL61 AZJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL61 AZJ, 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 GL61 AZJ registered?

GL61 AZJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is GL61 AZJ safe to buy?

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