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YD61 YSM

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,723 mi
Last recorded127,723 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YSM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 117,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,481 miles

Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,979 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced wrong (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced wrong (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,213 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 9 Oct 2018 80,040 miles

Offside inner tail light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,800 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,382 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre worn on very outer edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YSM is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD61 YSM, 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 YD61 YSM registered?

YD61 YSM is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is YD61 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 YSM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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