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YE11 GUG

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,684 mi
Last recorded128,684 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 GUG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 128,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,490 miles

Both rear tyres worn right down on inner edges 315/35 R20

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,759 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,898 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,990 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 97,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 75,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 60,804 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 51,212 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 39,748 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 20,396 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in nearside rear tyre (no cord/ply exposed)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 GUG is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE11 GUG, 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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YE11 GUG is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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