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VK61 RYA

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 RYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 108,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Over gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 78,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 72,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/offside

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,967 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,787 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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VK61 RYA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VK61 RYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 RYA registered?

VK61 RYA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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