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CY61 RDX

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 RDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rear arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 129,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper/ pipe/ bleed nipple (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rear arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 123,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,092 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake warning light on dash

Fail 26 Nov 2022 116,081 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,443 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,015 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,623 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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CY61 RDX 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 68.8%.

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 CY61 RDX, 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 CY61 RDX registered?

CY61 RDX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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