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EJ61 XDV

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,887 mi
Last recorded124,887 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Run flats fitted to vehicle ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr/Nsr starting to wear on inner edges recommend alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,044 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,004 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated when operated it pulls on then releases, will not hold vehicle (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 1.6mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,952 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,952 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,917 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,178 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen to nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,097 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,212 miles

engine pans

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

zero smoke

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,793 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 XDV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDV, 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 EJ61 XDV registered?

EJ61 XDV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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