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YC61 NEU

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,731 mi
Last recorded179,731 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 179,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 173,716 miles

Front reg plate damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 173,716 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside n nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 139,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,346 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside front inner approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside + offside front anti roll bar inner D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside + offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 126,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside front inner approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside + offside front anti roll bar inner D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside + offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,921 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower track control arm outer ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension front lower arm inner stab bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,534 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s main arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/cracking n/s o/s inner stab-arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,762 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 NEU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEU, 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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YC61 NEU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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