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GL61 FTO

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,883 mi
Last recorded107,883 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FTO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 95,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,363 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,507 miles

emissions too low to read

Pass 7 Jan 2017 64,007 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,444 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,692 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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GL61 FTO is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 GL61 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

GL61 FTO is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is GL61 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 FTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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