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YH61 BYW

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,327 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,015 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,006 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 36,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BYW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

YH61 BYW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is YH61 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 BYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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