2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DN61 DVA
2011 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 125,894 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,894 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.
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DN61 DVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 125,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN61 DVA 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 (DN61 DVA) between April 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DN61 DVA Mileage History
- 12/04/2023105,406 mi
- 23/04/2024114,491 mi+9,085 mi
- 30/04/2024114,515 mi+24 mi
- 23/05/2025119,961 mi+5,446 mi
- 16/10/2026125,894 mi+5,933 mi
Average of roughly 5,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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