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KN61 PHJ

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,321 mi
Last recorded166,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 166,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 151,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,534 miles

Both N/s tyres have been lightly kerbed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has been repaired o/s and small stone chips in screen.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and small cuts in tyre.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,215 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 24,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres are worn on the edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KN61 PHJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 KN61 PHJ, 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 KN61 PHJ registered?

KN61 PHJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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The MOT history for KN61 PHJ 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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