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YC61 KVH

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,945 mi
Last recorded137,945 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,945 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,122 miles

Front Propshaft missing.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,122 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Propshaft missing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 93,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,227 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,895 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge

Rear Tyres have small cuts to cords

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge

Rear Tyres have small cuts to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side lamp not lighting

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,182 miles

Front and rear wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 34,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YC61 KVH is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC61 KVH, 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 YC61 KVH registered?

YC61 KVH is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 KVH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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