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K28 NKS

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,136 mi
Last recorded148,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 NKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,136 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,021 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 135,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,691 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake Button (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,137 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,626 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,042 miles

Offside Rear Cut's in tyre tread

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,267 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,537 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

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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K28 NKS 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 75%.

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 K28 NKS, 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 K28 NKS registered?

K28 NKS is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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