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YH61 AWV

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 123,668 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts have slight play & creaking From o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 116,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various including rear diff also around engine unable see where due to limited access (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,727 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,979 miles

nsf tyre low on outter edge

osr tyre low inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 20,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre low on outter edge

osr tyre low inner edge

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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YH61 AWV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH61 AWV, 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 YH61 AWV registered?

YH61 AWV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YH61 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 AWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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