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YC61 VRW

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 145,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 145,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 133,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,541 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,868 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 124,721 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,895 miles

The vehicle identification sticker (drivers B post) illegible

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

The vehicle identification sticker (drivers B post) illegible

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,262 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard lights (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

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

air induction pipe insecure in the engine bay

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split showing chords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing chords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,304 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VRW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

YC61 VRW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 VRW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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