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YH61 BHU

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 34,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,060 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,158 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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YH61 BHU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHU, 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 YH61 BHU registered?

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

Is YH61 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 BHU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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