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YF11 VCJ

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 83,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 74,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 74,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 72,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,303 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,534 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 12 May 2016 43,009 miles

Nail in NSR tyre on outer edge

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2015 34,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,948 miles

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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YF11 VCJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF11 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF11 VCJ registered?

YF11 VCJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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