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SV61 YTH

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 YTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 159,686 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 142,742 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))

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

underside of car corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 128,839 miles

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

both rear driveshafts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,830 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 72,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SV61 YTH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV61 YTH, 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 SV61 YTH registered?

SV61 YTH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is SV61 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 YTH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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