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YF61 VLD

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,708 mi
Last recorded114,708 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,708 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 113,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,046 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,099 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 49,099 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,344 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,545 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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YF61 VLD 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 VLD, 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 YF61 VLD registered?

YF61 VLD is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is YF61 VLD safe to buy?

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