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YF60 VRO

2011 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 VRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,023 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s beam images fuzzy, at pass limit (4.1.4 (b))

boot full and unable to test additional/occasional seats & seat belts

electronic parking brake switch button broken but cant still operate parking brake adequately

headlamp washer jets stick in the out position and struggle to retract, recommend further investigation or replacement

Fail 9 Jan 2025 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s beam images fuzzy, at pass limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

boot full and unable to test additional/occasional seats & seat belts

electronic parking brake switch button broken but cant still operate parking brake adequately

headlamp washer jets stick in the out position and struggle to retract, recommend further investigation or replacement

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,545 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses faded and beam image fuzzy

o/s/ & n/s headlamp washer jets stick in the out position and slow to retract into place

washer jet pipe work under bonnet split/leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses faded and beam image fuzzy

o/s/ & n/s headlamp washer jets stick in the out position and slow to retract into place

washer jet pipe work under bonnet split/leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,225 miles

headlamp washer jets stuck in the out position temporarily

electronic parking brake switch defective but can still be adequately operated

o/s and n/s bonnet catches and secondary bonnet catch semi seized

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,071 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,733 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,485 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Park brake button broken, operates OK

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,113 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,190 miles

small chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,057 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 VRO is a 2011 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF60 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

YF60 VRO is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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