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YE61 VLT

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,881 mi
Last recorded180,881 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 VLT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 180,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 172,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 172,974 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 162,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 162,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front BALD on edges NEED CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,426 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,525 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn low on egdes and have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Various minor chips in screen

Fail 17 Sep 2019 122,471 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn low on egdes and have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Various minor chips in screen

under guards obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

both front and n/s rear tyre worn thin on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,093 miles

unable to clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,771 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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 VLT is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

YE61 VLT is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is YE61 VLT safe to buy?

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