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EJ61 DWN

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,805 mi
Last recorded158,805 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 158,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On both side, NSF + OSF lower - rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,263 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSF drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF front - lower bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,211 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,040 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,644 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,545 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,952 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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EJ61 DWN is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 EJ61 DWN, 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 EJ61 DWN registered?

EJ61 DWN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EJ61 DWN safe to buy?

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