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LB11 KAU

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 115,631 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama geolander (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 115,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama geolander (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,205 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts/damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,277 miles

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

TPMS Active

Fail 7 Feb 2024 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 106w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS Active

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,058 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 110w run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 91,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,903 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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LB11 KAU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB11 KAU, 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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LB11 KAU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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