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YC61 LCN

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,669 mi
Last recorded145,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,669 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 145,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside of steering rack movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside of steering rack movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,070 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

under panels covering componants

Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,149 miles

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

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

under trays covering componants

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,845 miles

damage to nearside front wheel arch / bumper area

under trays covering componants

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays covering componants

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed could suddenly deflate (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed could suddenly deflate (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays covering componants

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,981 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 48,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,208 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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YC61 LCN is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCN, 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 YC61 LCN registered?

YC61 LCN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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