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DK61 SYA

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 SYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,162 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 126,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,322 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,933 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,060 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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DK61 SYA is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK61 SYA, 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 DK61 SYA registered?

DK61 SYA is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DK61 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 SYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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