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GY61 XYZ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,039 mi
Last recorded153,039 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 XYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 146,299 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre & almost worn through to inner bracing... Replacement Recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm & thinner on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement Recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the Nearside front tyre... Replacement Recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the Nearside rear... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,976 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,179 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,782 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise nearside front jacking block missing.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 117,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Damage to tread area exposing inner cords. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise nearside front jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Worn to between 1.6-2 mm & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre almost through to the inner cords. IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. )) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 2 mm replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 1.6-2 mm Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,185 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 102,236 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,945 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,178 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,530 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYZ, 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 GY61 XYZ registered?

GY61 XYZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is GY61 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 XYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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