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YK61 OMS

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,843 mi
Last recorded139,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 139,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 139,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 132,842 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 125,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,426 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 92,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 86,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower out of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 81,562 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,811 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,117 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f hub damaged but no play evident

o/s/f hub damaged but no play evident

steering uj damaged but no play evident

Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f hub damaged but no play evident

o/s/f hub damaged but no play evident

steering uj damaged but no play evident

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,338 miles

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 OMS is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMS, 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 YK61 OMS registered?

YK61 OMS is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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