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H18 CME

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 CME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 84,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,701 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 78,701 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,434 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,317 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 45,248 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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H18 CME 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 H18 CME, 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 H18 CME registered?

H18 CME is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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