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L40 DOY

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,347 mi
Last recorded199,347 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DOY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 199,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 109,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 202,778 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 202,269 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 183,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 109,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 162,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,442 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,141 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear of rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats folded down

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,392 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,629 miles

both front to rear brake pipes greased

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,720 miles

slight wear front lower ball joints

Pass 23 May 2017 85,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased at rear

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

rear of rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased at rear

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

rear of rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Pass 4 May 2016 65,356 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,816 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,331 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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L40 DOY is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L40 DOY, 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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L40 DOY is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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