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DY11 HLH

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 HLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,487 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,583 miles

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

Offside Front osf lower arm, front arm inner bush slight play

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

slight play rack osf

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,349 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Offside Front Play in rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Offside Front Play in rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,981 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 106,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,164 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,057 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,370 miles

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

Offside slight play in steering rack inner arm

Rear unable to clearly see condition of inner brake pads

rear brake discs slightly worn

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,133 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,673 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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DY11 HLH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY11 HLH, 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.

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What year was DY11 HLH registered?

DY11 HLH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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