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YP61 VMG

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VMG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc back plates

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate worn /loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 65,639 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,009 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,567 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and screw in tread,cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking/perished in tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,637 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm,o/s/f tyre 3.5mm at lowest point

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 45,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone b two chips (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slight (6.3.1d)

washers poor

Pass 2 Jan 2016 37,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 37,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,636 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake button loose on mounting point of switch

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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YP61 VMG is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 YP61 VMG, 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 YP61 VMG registered?

YP61 VMG is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is YP61 VMG safe to buy?

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