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SH61 YJK

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 YJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front suspension components corroded and covered in wax

rear suspension components corroded and covered in wax

underbody of vehicle corroded and covered in wax

Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,682 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing - N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edges - N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arms and suspension links - N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - heavy wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 33,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leak at union into calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing - N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edges - N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arms and suspension links - N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - heavy wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wipers not connected properly but doing there job.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 32,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wipers not connected properly but doing there job.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,161 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2021 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 20,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 275/40wr19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,552 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on 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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SH61 YJK is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 SH61 YJK, 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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SH61 YJK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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