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YR11 SFE

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 SFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,562 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 135,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 132,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm in centre of tyre 285.45.19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint casing corroded omitting slight grease

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,026 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,260 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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YR11 SFE 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 86.7%.

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 YR11 SFE, 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 YR11 SFE registered?

YR11 SFE is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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