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YE61 SWX

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,399 miles

Gearbox mounting defective corroded and holed ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 108,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective corroded and holed ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,536 miles

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

battery warning illuminated

brake fluid service illuminated

gearbox mount corroded

rear wiper arm split requires replacement

Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery warning illuminated

brake fluid service illuminated

gearbox mount corroded

rear wiper arm split requires replacement

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear gearbox mounting frame corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 90,480 miles

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

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

one of three washer jets not working but there is sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,769 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all tyre valves worn

pin hole in offside front inner cv gaiter

Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,769 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all tyre valves worn

pin hole in offside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,208 miles

nearside front and both rear tyre valves worn

Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,208 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front and both rear tyre valves worn

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,560 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large nail ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large nail ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,417 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2016 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in and inner edge worn very low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 SWX is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE61 SWX, 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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YE61 SWX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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