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KN61 ZKZ

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,032 mi
Last recorded155,032 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 ZKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 155,032 miles

both headlight lights on lower blue line

Fail 16 Apr 2025 155,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both headlight lights on lower blue line

Pass 22 Apr 2024 150,503 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 150,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple brake pipes covered/sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall, also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer constant velocity joint seeping grease

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple brake pipes covered/sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall, also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer constant velocity joint seeping grease

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 137,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,518 miles

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

Nearside Front disc back plate coming adrift

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

Offside Front disc back plate coming adrift.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,681 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Front o/s/f outer edge of tyre worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,581 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate slightly coming adrift

Offside Front disc back plate slightly coming adrift

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,581 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front disc back plate slightly coming adrift

Offside Front disc back plate slightly coming adrift

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,492 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

items removed from drivers view before test

under covers and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZKZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KN61 ZKZ, 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 KN61 ZKZ registered?

KN61 ZKZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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