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YK11 VEA

2011 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,716 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 43,019 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 20,825 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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YK11 VEA is a 2011 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK11 VEA, 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 YK11 VEA registered?

YK11 VEA is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is YK11 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 VEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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