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FX61 KCN

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,048 mi
Last recorded183,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 KCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 183,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 173,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 157,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,682 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated background (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,648 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated background (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,131 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FX61 KCN is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 FX61 KCN, 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 FX61 KCN registered?

FX61 KCN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is FX61 KCN safe to buy?

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