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YK11 ZFO

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,971 mi
Last recorded114,971 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 ZFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,194 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 72,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,803 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 43,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 32,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,169 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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YK11 ZFO is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFO, 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 YK11 ZFO registered?

YK11 ZFO is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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