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DG61 VHO

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,553 mi
Last recorded146,553 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VHO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 146,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

towbar fault on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tow bar light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 31 Dec 2022 124,043 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 123,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 112,687 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 102,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 92,438 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,710 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,699 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,378 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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DG61 VHO is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG61 VHO, 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 DG61 VHO registered?

DG61 VHO is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DG61 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VHO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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