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YH61 CYJ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 111,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 111,104 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Tread bald . No cords exposed at time of test. Replace ASAP.*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,602 miles

under tray fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,526 miles

exhaust emissions too low for recording

Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to n/s/f fog light

n/s/f o/s/f headlamp beam converters fitted

small cuts to n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 23,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to n/s/f fog light

n/s/f o/s/f headlamp beam converters fitted

small cuts to n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,966 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder

Fail 20 Oct 2014 26,350 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder

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 CYJ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 CYJ, 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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YH61 CYJ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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