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YG61 LFE

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,451 mi
Last recorded136,451 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 LFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,451 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 118,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,391 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 75,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/zr20 wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald in centre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,874 miles

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,451 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG61 LFE is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG61 LFE, 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 YG61 LFE registered?

YG61 LFE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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