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LA11 SVU

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,188 mi
Last recorded164,188 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 151,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,341 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,166 miles

engine cover plus under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,485 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 59,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge no cords exposed at time of test.

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

Pass 12 May 2015 48,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,660 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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LA11 SVU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LA11 SVU, 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 LA11 SVU registered?

LA11 SVU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is LA11 SVU safe to buy?

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