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YE11 YBV

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 116,982 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,686 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 94,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,391 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,389 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,736 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre fitted backwards (directional tyre)

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,987 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 YBV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

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

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