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FV61 OFL

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,726 mi
Last recorded146,726 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 146,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,177 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear getting close to wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge/close to wear bars .

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre is badly worn outer edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,466 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre deep cuts BADLY worn on the inner edge ()

Pass 9 May 2017 69,376 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge / deep cuts

Fail 8 May 2017 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge / deep cuts

Pass 19 May 2016 53,530 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,329 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 OFL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV61 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 OFL registered?

FV61 OFL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is FV61 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OFL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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