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YK61 LCG

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,106 mi
Last recorded131,106 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,363 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 127,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 117,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,571 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 59,408 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,970 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 53,970 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,771 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 21,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YK61 LCG is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK61 LCG, 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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YK61 LCG is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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