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X500 SCA

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 78,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 65,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 39,525 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2021 35,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 9,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 6,581 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 SCA is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X500 SCA, 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

How do I check the history of X500 SCA?

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What year was X500 SCA registered?

X500 SCA is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is X500 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 SCA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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