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BN61 VHM

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,972 mi
Last recorded140,972 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 133,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 114,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing but still secure

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing but still secure

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,085 miles

Electronic stability control component missing switch (7.12 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,607 miles

Cut to Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Rim Protector. (No Cords).

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and several cuts to the Outer Wall Rim Protector (No Cords)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Cut to Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Rim Protector. (No Cords).

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and several cuts to the Outer Wall Rim Protector (No Cords)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,455 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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BN61 VHM is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHM, 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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BN61 VHM is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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