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Y121 SUF

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,450 mi
Last recorded60,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 SUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /and small cuts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /and small cuts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 56,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,249 miles

tested wet

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y121 SUF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue 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 Y121 SUF, 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 Y121 SUF registered?

Y121 SUF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is Y121 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 SUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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