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YDE 40

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,538 mi
Last recorded117,538 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDE 40
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,213 miles

Front Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,761 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 94,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 70,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,735 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,284 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 23,432 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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YDE 40 is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDE 40, 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 YDE 40 registered?

YDE 40 is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is YDE 40 safe to buy?

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