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SY61 OXE

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 OXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 148,806 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 148,806 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,255 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 124,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 116,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,965 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint at steering rack end. ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 109,904 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at base of coil spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint at steering rack end. ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,626 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,665 miles

Offside Front slight play (rack end)

Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,665 miles

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play (rack end)

front brake back plates insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,686 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,264 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Inner lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,386 miles

Offside Front s/rack tie rod (drum stick) slight play

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front s/rack tie rod (drum stick) slight play

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,857 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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SY61 OXE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 SY61 OXE, 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 SY61 OXE registered?

SY61 OXE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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