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YE11 WVL

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 WVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,951 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Dec 2024 122,951 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Fail 27 Nov 2023 116,966 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2022 110,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer CV boots leaking grease

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,267 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer CV boots leaking grease

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,848 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,848 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,969 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 WVL 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 70.6%.

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 YE11 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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