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YK61 PXE

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,452 mi
Last recorded137,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 PXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,452 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 137,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 131,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 116,198 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,756 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,059 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,567 miles

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

sounds like pulley noise from front engine

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,392 miles

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre has low tread

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,760 miles

child seat in NSR seat

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analiser to read

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,528 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 PXE is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey 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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

YK61 PXE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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