2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CB08 JAB
2011 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 175,288 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CB08 JAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 175,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB08 JAB MOT History
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 (CB08 JAB) between March 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CB08 JAB Mileage History
- 27/03/2023151,903 mi
- 03/04/2024163,876 mi+11,973 mi
- 09/04/2024163,879 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2025170,642 mi+6,763 mi
- 15/09/2026175,288 mi+4,646 mi
Average of roughly 6,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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