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YF61 HCC

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 131,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 128,805 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 128,787 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,340 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,630 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 121,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 90,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,288 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 80,288 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,345 miles

DPF Fitted, No Smoke Readings Above 0 Recorded.

Pass 14 Dec 2014 32,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,153 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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YF61 HCC is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 HCC, 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 YF61 HCC registered?

YF61 HCC is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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