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GU58 SKY

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 SKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,252 miles

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 19 Aug 2024 92,404 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 86,721 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 86,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,648 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, also have slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,698 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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GU58 SKY 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 GU58 SKY, 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 GU58 SKY registered?

GU58 SKY is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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