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YK11 VNU

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,055 mi
Last recorded164,055 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 164,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 162,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 149,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 142,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 136,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 131,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led side light inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 122,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed/damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led side light inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,253 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front left tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 106,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front left tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,238 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to osr front row seat

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

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

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 VNU is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue 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 YK11 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

YK11 VNU is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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