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L17 JNE

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

141,776 mi
Last recorded141,776 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 JNE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 141,776 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 141,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 163,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,709 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 140,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,708 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,708 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 128,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 118,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel tank heat shield corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,657 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 87,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,508 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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L17 JNE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 L17 JNE, 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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L17 JNE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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