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X5 LNJ

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,339 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,701 miles

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

Park brake button loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 110,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Park brake button loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 110,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 102,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 98,201 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2020 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2016 52,962 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 27,442 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 LNJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

X5 LNJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is X5 LNJ safe to buy?

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