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SL61 YPR

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,563 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

auxillary belt not fitted correctly on waterpump

Fail 15 Jul 2024 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

auxillary belt not fitted correctly on waterpump

Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,336 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion present to rear suspension components and mounting areas

Fail 19 Jul 2023 116,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear surface corrosion present to rear suspension components and mounting areas

Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,204 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak oil

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,204 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak oil

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,621 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,821 miles

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

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

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

slight free play in offside front steering rack side arm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,441 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,080 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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SL61 YPR is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SL61 YPR, 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 YPR is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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