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YK61 RTZ

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,829 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,440 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,068 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,397 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,614 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 80,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + slight damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 69,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edge

Rear Both Tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,979 miles

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

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 RTZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

YK61 RTZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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