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X500 RSC

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,237 mi
Last recorded161,237 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 RSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 161,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 150,254 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2024 134,719 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 122,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall, tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 122,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall, tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,766 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 111,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 103,823 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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X500 RSC is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X500 RSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X500 RSC registered?

X500 RSC is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2011.

Is X500 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 RSC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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