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GU11 LXL

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,831 mi
Last recorded191,831 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 191,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in tape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pad warning lamp on dash but seem barely 1/3 worn

Pass 9 Apr 2025 179,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 167,440 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 167,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 161,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 149,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,818 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obstructing inspection

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,266 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,732 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GU11 LXL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU11 LXL, 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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GU11 LXL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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