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BV61 TLU

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,839 mi
Last recorded158,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 TLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 158,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 148,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 133,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 118,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 102,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,452 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2020 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,170 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,170 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,730 miles

under trays fitted front to rear obscuring under body components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,758 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV61 TLU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV61 TLU, 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 BV61 TLU registered?

BV61 TLU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 TLU safe to buy?

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