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YK11 VSL

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,361 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,345 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,859 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,978 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,186 miles

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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YK11 VSL is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK11 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

YK11 VSL is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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