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YH61 CEY

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 110,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,565 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 92,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,637 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,635 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 9 Mar 2020 77,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 77,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 71,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,410 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YH61 CEY is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YH61 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

YH61 CEY is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is YH61 CEY safe to buy?

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