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EY61 VWG

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 101,177 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,897 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 96,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,037 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,013 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 66,013 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 31,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,836 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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EY61 VWG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

EY61 VWG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EY61 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY61 VWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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