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YK61 PDZ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,067 mi
Last recorded161,067 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 161,067 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 161,034 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,502 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres uneven wear close to limits o/s/r going out shape slight (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 145,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres uneven wear close to limits o/s/r going out shape slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 130,096 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,132 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,203 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,261 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,753 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outter edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,375 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wetness on gear box

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,093 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 PDZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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