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SY11 WMF

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 WMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 74,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative Both n/s and o/s (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,323 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,904 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,687 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 52,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,273 miles

Central Rear Oil leak slight leak from rear diff ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem split / perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,364 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,102 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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SY11 WMF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 SY11 WMF, 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 SY11 WMF registered?

SY11 WMF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is SY11 WMF safe to buy?

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