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YC61 MZX

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 135,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,827 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,048 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trims

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges

nsr and osr tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 12 Dec 2018 92,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 92,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,006 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 82,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,592 miles

screen damaged zone A

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,869 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 MZX 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 76.9%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

YC61 MZX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 MZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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