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HE56 HAM

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,487 mi
Last recorded144,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE56 HAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 144,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,409 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

both rear tyres inner edges slightly scrubbing

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

both rear tyres inner edges slightly scrubbing

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,787 miles

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

advise no diesel smoke detected

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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HE56 HAM is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HE56 HAM, 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

How do I check the history of HE56 HAM?

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What year was HE56 HAM registered?

HE56 HAM is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is HE56 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE56 HAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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