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EU61 MEV

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,676 mi
Last recorded95,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 MEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,676 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,976 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,143 miles

Air suspension compressor noisy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air suspension compressor noisy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,331 miles

Emissions tested to manufacturer standard 0.51K(1/m) smoke

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

VIN/Chassis plate sticker on O/S/F B post inner door shut defaced other VIN markings in N/S windscreen & O/S suspension turret fully legible

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,861 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,861 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

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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EU61 MEV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 EU61 MEV, 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 EU61 MEV registered?

EU61 MEV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is EU61 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 MEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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