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YK61 PCV

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords inner tread 255/50/19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,566 miles

undertrays fitted & Wet test carried out

Fail 25 Jan 2024 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted & Wet test carried out

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,007 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,117 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges!

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,147 miles

front inner brake linings getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,197 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,207 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 PCV is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 YK61 PCV, 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 YK61 PCV registered?

YK61 PCV is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is YK61 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 PCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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