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BN61 YYB

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YYB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 107,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,834 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

oil temperature test not recorded (no dipstick)

Pass 11 May 2018 73,161 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 73,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 46,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,156 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 YYB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYB, 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 BN61 YYB registered?

BN61 YYB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is BN61 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN61 YYB have outstanding finance?

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