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BV61 XRE

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,814 mi
Last recorded107,814 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 XRE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 107,814 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,060 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 107,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,803 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 102,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,236 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 89,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 79,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,688 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,688 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,866 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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BV61 XRE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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