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SH61 YJZ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,158 mi
Last recorded134,158 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 YJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 134,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 134,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 122,290 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 122,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 121,745 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (225/60/17 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres mis-matched across axle, NS - RFT. OS - Non-RFT

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,826 miles

Offside Rear Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.( o/s/r tyre is not run flat)

Fail 11 Dec 2023 110,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.( o/s/r tyre is not run flat)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,883 miles

Offside Rear None Run Flat Tyre Fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,883 miles

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

Offside Rear None Run Flat Tyre Fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate is loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate is loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,912 miles

0.57 diesel limit, too low to register reading

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,618 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,026 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,134 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,388 miles

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 YJZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJZ, 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 SH61 YJZ registered?

SH61 YJZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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