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EY61 HWJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 HWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,576 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 94,100 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 94,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 92,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn generally and especially on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,484 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,484 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 85,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,592 miles

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

some play detected offside steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged steel section slightly distorted (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 73,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged steel section slightly distorted (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged steel section slightly distorted (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2014 39,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EY61 HWJ 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 EY61 HWJ, 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 EY61 HWJ registered?

EY61 HWJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is EY61 HWJ safe to buy?

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