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DY61 SXB

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 SXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 128,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,711 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 96,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,165 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,201 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,493 miles

NSF fog light lens cracked

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 71,450 miles

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

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

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

NSF fog light lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly stepped

Nearside Rear suspension air bag starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,579 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,707 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,087 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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DY61 SXB is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DY61 SXB, 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 DY61 SXB registered?

DY61 SXB is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is DY61 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 SXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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