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RO61 YMS

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 YMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 155,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 147,621 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 147,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam not halogen must be halogen not led/hid type (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full beam not halogen must be halogen not led/hid type (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam not halogen must be halogen not led/hid type (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full beam not halogen must be halogen not led/hid type (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 139,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,802 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 128,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords 245/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords 245/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,338 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left on osr brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,271 miles

Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

o/s/r tyre worn on its inner edge

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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RO61 YMS is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 RO61 YMS, 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 RO61 YMS registered?

RO61 YMS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is RO61 YMS safe to buy?

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