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FV61 OFJ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,395 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 141,055 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 133,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage on tyre glued

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 104,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage on tyre glued

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,989 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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FV61 OFJ 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 92.9%.

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 FV61 OFJ, 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 FV61 OFJ registered?

FV61 OFJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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