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YE61 ULX

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 ULX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Droplink has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 275/40 r20 106w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 315/35 r20 110y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 275/40 r20 106w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,511 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,275 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 315/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,482 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2020 74,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,725 miles

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

tracking required

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,725 miles

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

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

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

tracking required

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,816 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,277 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,277 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,039 miles

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

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

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 ULX 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 YE61 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

YE61 ULX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is YE61 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 ULX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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