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SY61 WWH

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,187 mi
Last recorded177,187 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 177,187 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,449 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 164,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 148,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,413 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to detach

Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 9,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,837 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,807 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 WWH 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 SY61 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

SY61 WWH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is SY61 WWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 WWH 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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