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EX61 SYZ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,285 mi
Last recorded259,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 259,285 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 259,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 230,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 202,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 184,347 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate loose rubbing on brake disc

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 171,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (further inspection may be required) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner end of steering rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windsreen has damage (stone chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (further inspection may be required) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 156,909 miles

0 emissions recorded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 156,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

0 emissions recorded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,007 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack end has play

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 124,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front steering rack end has play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but does not exceed 25mm and meets mot requirements

unable to test tow bar socket as it has been covered and is inaccessible

Fail 20 Nov 2015 98,996 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but does not exceed 25mm and meets mot requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,613 miles

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

front brake pads worn

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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EX61 SYZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX61 SYZ, 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 EX61 SYZ registered?

EX61 SYZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is EX61 SYZ safe to buy?

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