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X5 BYL

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,778 mi
Last recorded70,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 70,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,210 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,009 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2023 54,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords

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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X5 BYL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X5 BYL, 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 X5 BYL registered?

X5 BYL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is X5 BYL safe to buy?

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