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X555 RWK

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 RWK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm * 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm * 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,247 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,170 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,168 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 37,997 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,732 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 18,732 miles

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

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

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

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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X555 RWK is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X555 RWK, 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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X555 RWK is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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