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SL61 YPG

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YPG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arm and compenents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension/subframe and chassis undersealed

Fail 6 May 2026 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arm and compenents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension/subframe and chassis undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,065 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,890 miles

General perishing on all suspension bushes

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,648 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 56,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,142 miles

osf rack end slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,141 miles

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

osf rack end slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator...6-10k estimated life left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front steering rod has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,697 miles

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

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)

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

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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SL61 YPG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL61 YPG, 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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SL61 YPG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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