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HY61 GYU

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 GYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 157,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 150,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 142,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,811 miles

both rear air springs slightly perished

rear discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,639 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 90,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 59,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

UNABLE TO SEE INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS MAYBE LOW OR VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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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HY61 GYU is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY61 GYU, 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 HY61 GYU registered?

HY61 GYU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is HY61 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 GYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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