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2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · 3 PAH

3 PAH

2011 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 95,261 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW X5
Year / Origin
2011
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
95,261 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
2993cc
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3 PAH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
  • 95,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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3 PAH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 07:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X5 (3 PAH) between August 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

3 PAH Mileage History

  1. 26/08/202389,179 mi
  2. 06/09/202491,134 mi+1,955 mi
  3. 27/08/202593,203 mi+2,069 mi
  4. 10/09/202593,269 mi+66 mi
  5. 01/09/202695,261 mi+1,992 mi

Average of roughly 2,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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2011 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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No outstanding recalls
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