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BN61 ULC

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,126 mi
Last recorded154,126 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ULC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 147,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,160 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 138,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker goes through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker goes through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge speed ratings different (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,914 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,914 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,312 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 58,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

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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BN61 ULC is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN61 ULC, 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 BN61 ULC registered?

BN61 ULC is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BN61 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ULC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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