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X5 FXL

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,165 mi
Last recorded97,165 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,165 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 97,165 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 95,087 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust clamp broken/missing

Handbrake switch damaged/loose but can be operated

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 95,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust clamp broken/missing

Handbrake switch damaged/loose but can be operated

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,265 miles

Parking brake control button insecure but still operates.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.

Pass 16 May 2023 91,989 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad.

handbrake switch faulty but operative

undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 May 2023 91,946 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad.

handbrake switch faulty but operative

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 May 2022 89,573 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 85,507 miles

nearside rear hub damp with cv greese

Pass 25 May 2020 82,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 82,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,625 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 15 Jan 2018 54,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,737 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 29,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,061 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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X5 FXL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X5 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

X5 FXL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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