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YE61 WVZ

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,546 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 121,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,769 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 99,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,202 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,522 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,894 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,302 miles

Offside Front Stonechip measuring 20mm in zone B of windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Osf antiroll bar linkage worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Nsf antiroll bar linkage worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Nsf reaction arm bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Osf reaction arm bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Osr tyre has cords exposed on inner apex of thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stonechip measuring 20mm in zone B of windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,242 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 50,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,074 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,545 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,843 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 23,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WVZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in White 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

YE61 WVZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YE61 WVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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