2011 BMW X5 · 15,854 MOT tests
2011 BMW X5 reliability
2011 BMW X5s fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 X5 years (15,854 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 21.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,750
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,854
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.1%
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics4.8%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.89%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.08%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.78%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 BMW X5 reliable?
2011 BMW X5s fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 X5 years (15,854 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.31% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.05% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 BMW X5 shows 108,750 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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