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YF60 VRN

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 VRN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,737 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,080 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Nosiy

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Play / Noisy - Not Found

Fail 28 Feb 2024 117,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Nosiy

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Inoperative

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Play / Noisy - Not Found

Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,724 miles

Central Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,489 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,682 miles

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

engine pans

Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine pans

Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,272 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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YF60 VRN is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 YF60 VRN, 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 YF60 VRN registered?

YF60 VRN is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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