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YC61 MLJ

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,806 mi
Last recorded145,806 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 145,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 127,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,808 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken although not effecting security of system

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes on rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,808 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken although not effecting security of system

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes on rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,462 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,462 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,198 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,453 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,123 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut bearing slightly stiff (2.2.D.1)

minor play detected in inner steering rack

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,282 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,282 miles

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

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

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

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 MLJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

YC61 MLJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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