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KAP 817

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 817
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 89,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,252 miles

Divers seat fore and aft adjustment not working (electric mechanism/adjustment, fixed in place)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 82,252 miles

Divers seat fore and aft adjustment not working (electric mechanism/adjustment, fixed in place)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,475 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 73,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,258 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2018 69,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 63,681 miles

smoke reading: 0

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,426 miles

engine bay covers fitted

full undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and nailed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,289 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

screw in outer tread of n/s rear tyre

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,105 miles

Rear Tyres- inner edges worn, strting to show seperation of tread, advise rear tyres required

Fail 21 Mar 2014 41,105 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Tyres- inner edges worn, strting to show seperation of tread, advise rear tyres required

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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KAP 817 is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KAP 817, 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 KAP 817 registered?

KAP 817 is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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