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YC61 RYU

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,778 mi
Last recorded125,778 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,778 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 117,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 86,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,803 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 RYU 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 86.7%.

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 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 RYU registered?

YC61 RYU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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