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EJ61 XEG

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,227 mi
Last recorded154,227 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 154,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,508 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 143,507 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

Pass 14 May 2024 132,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 126,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 116,764 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 107,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,802 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,410 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 37,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,820 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 XEG is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 EJ61 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

EJ61 XEG is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is EJ61 XEG safe to buy?

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