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X5 SWN

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 113,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,612 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 275/40x20 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm and worn inner edges 315/35x20 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,116 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,337 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 23,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 16,555 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Spacing (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (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 26 Jul 2018 60,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,792 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 7,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,254 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,484 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 35,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,546 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 SWN is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

X5 SWN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is X5 SWN safe to buy?

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