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GY61 CGE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 95,083 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,214 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,254 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,566 miles

front tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,554 miles

front tyres very badly worn inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2017 52,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stork (5.2.5a)

front tyres very badly worn inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,960 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,956 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2-3mm and badly worn inner edge

rear brake pads very low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,170 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge - no tread

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge - no tread

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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GY61 CGE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 GY61 CGE, 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 GY61 CGE registered?

GY61 CGE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is GY61 CGE safe to buy?

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