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AO61 VJZ

2011 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,704 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,806 miles

Front Screen washers weak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,122 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,120 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,394 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,224 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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AO61 VJZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO61 VJZ, 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.

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What year was AO61 VJZ registered?

AO61 VJZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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