2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · J88 VAF
2011 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 155,517 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,517 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.
J88 VAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 155,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J88 VAF Mileage History
- 28/10/2022119,108 mi
- 08/12/2023127,720 mi+8,612 mi
- 04/12/2024139,827 mi+12,107 mi
- 05/12/2024139,828 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2025155,517 mi+15,689 mi
Average of roughly 11,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J88 VAF 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 (J88 VAF) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Windscreen washer not working head light washers (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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