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AU61 YOL

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,426 mi
Last recorded143,426 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YOL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 143,426 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also deteriorated, cracking or damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,953 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 139,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 119,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,711 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2019 102,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 99,359 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 99,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 90,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,646 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,735 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack(Offside)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AU61 YOL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 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 X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU61 YOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 YOL registered?

AU61 YOL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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