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AE61 GYJ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 GYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 136,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,836 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 123,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,222 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,153 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,622 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,544 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AE61 GYJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE61 GYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE61 GYJ registered?

AE61 GYJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AE61 GYJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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