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RY11 FTY

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,731 mi
Last recorded154,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY11 FTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 148,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front head lights fading but light source/image not effected time of test

both rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe mounting areas starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 126,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 99,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side end of steering rack slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge on 1.6mm in central 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side end of steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,812 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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RY11 FTY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 RY11 FTY, 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 RY11 FTY registered?

RY11 FTY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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