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S20 YDF

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,620 mi
Last recorded190,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 YDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 190,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 190,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 182,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both o/s and n/s brake discs back dust cover (plate) deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 173,796 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides headlamp has water drooplets inside

Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,089 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 159,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,901 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,479 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both headlight bulbs inop, unable to test beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 125,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to crack and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to crack and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak from (turbo to DPF down pipe) clamp

x4 shocker dust covers splitting

Pass 2 May 2018 116,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2018 116,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 107,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 107,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 99,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 91,543 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 May 2015 91,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

offside steering rack has slight play

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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S20 YDF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S20 YDF, 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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S20 YDF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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