2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SP61 OFJ
2011 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 185,751 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP61 OFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 185,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP61 OFJ 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 (SP61 OFJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inop (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
SP61 OFJ Mileage History
- 13/09/2023165,124 mi
- 12/09/2024176,537 mi+11,413 mi
- 13/09/2024176,539 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2025185,743 mi+9,204 mi
- 09/09/2025185,751 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
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