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FP61 GKY

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 GKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 148,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle excessively smoking/oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke/running rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,003 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 143,955 miles

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

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bushes bonding separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes bonding separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor areas and sill

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 132,155 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes rubber separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bushes separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear blistering tyre inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush/as/marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush/as/marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,241 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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FP61 GKY 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 71.4%.

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 FP61 GKY, 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 FP61 GKY registered?

FP61 GKY is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is FP61 GKY safe to buy?

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