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BN61 YXU

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 158,054 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,087 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outstanding BMW Recall

Fail 15 Apr 2025 139,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,998 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,882 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,949 miles

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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BN61 YXU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN61 YXU, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 YXU?

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What year was BN61 YXU registered?

BN61 YXU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is BN61 YXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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