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Y123 PFC

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 PFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 123,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 123,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 115,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,408 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,609 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 95,599 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 81,342 miles

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

emissions too low to start procedure

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,822 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,482 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,261 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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Y123 PFC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y123 PFC, 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 Y123 PFC registered?

Y123 PFC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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