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YD61 URZ

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,161 mi
Last recorded164,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 URZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 164,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 156,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 149,384 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 149,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,138 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 110,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,378 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,497 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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YD61 URZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD61 URZ, 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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YD61 URZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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