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L8 DFF

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,120 mi
Last recorded160,120 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 160,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 156,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 232,567 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 232,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,267 miles

suspension noise o/s/f no play felt

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension noise o/s/f no play felt

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,549 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,729 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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L8 DFF is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L8 DFF, 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 L8 DFF registered?

L8 DFF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is L8 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 DFF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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