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BV11 YYA

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,010 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 102,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate lose

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,448 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,226 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,172 miles

Nearside Front small split in tread pattern worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,842 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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BV11 YYA 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 81.3%.

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 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 BV11 YYA, 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 BV11 YYA registered?

BV11 YYA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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