2011 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YC60 XCK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 128,333 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates a stable maintenance trend, as the owner has successfully addressed the issues identified in previous years. While the 2025 test flagged minor concerns, the return to a clean sheet in the latest inspection suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying faults before they result in failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with a 6,900-mile interval between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 3,683 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular use suggests the car does not sit idle for long periods, which often helps keep seals supple and prevents components from drying out in SUVs of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the engine bay following the lower oil leak noted in February 2025. Although the tester deemed the leak as not excessive at that time, high-performance BMW engines require constant monitoring to prevent leaks from becoming significant mechanical failures. The 2023 failure of the offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint highlights that suspension components are subject to wear, so a thorough check of the remaining rubber bushes, bushings, and ball joints is necessary to ensure no further degradation is developing across the chassis.