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YE11 FAJ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 FAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 99,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front noise from hub

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Pass 2 Jan 2024 87,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,857 miles

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 58,774 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 51,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,476 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 32,442 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)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,701 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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YE11 FAJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 YE11 FAJ, 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 YE11 FAJ registered?

YE11 FAJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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