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FY61 BGV

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BGV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,706 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through a cut and tyre also worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 52,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,135 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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FY61 BGV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze 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 FY61 BGV, 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 FY61 BGV registered?

FY61 BGV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 BGV safe to buy?

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