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YC61 LXF

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 153,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 145,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,244 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 110,241 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,047 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Very slight play in rear roll bar links

Very slight play in rear roll bar links

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC61 LXF is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 YC61 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

YC61 LXF is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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