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DV61 LYF

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,995 mi
Last recorded150,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 150,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 134,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 134,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,304 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,689 miles

Advise osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,172 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inside edges advise replacement now

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,706 miles

slight leak on front drive shaft boots

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,937 miles

advise nsf and osf brake back plates are loose advise repair now

advise nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise nsf and osf brake back plates are loose advise repair now

advise nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,716 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,984 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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DV61 LYF is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV61 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV61 LYF registered?

DV61 LYF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is DV61 LYF safe to buy?

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