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YE61 ULR

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 130,326 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 121,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 112,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 112,721 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 107,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,752 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

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 ULR is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE61 ULR, 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 YE61 ULR registered?

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

Is YE61 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 ULR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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