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BK61 THN

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 THN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 139,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,763 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 115,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,598 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit + worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,698 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight slit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,180 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,121 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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BK61 THN is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK61 THN, 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 BK61 THN registered?

BK61 THN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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