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YC61 OCW

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,739 mi
Last recorded149,739 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 149,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity joint leaking minor

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,888 miles

Rear wiper blade detaching

Fail 25 Oct 2024 142,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade detaching

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall small cuts /marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall small cuts/marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,610 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn thin inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 119,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn thin inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,154 miles

Offside Front tyre has a small cut but no cords or ply visable

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,154 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a small cut but no cords or ply visable

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,956 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 OCW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

YC61 OCW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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