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Y16 DSH

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 DSH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,945 miles

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

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

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

both front brake back plates are loose

Pass 13 May 2025 134,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 129,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 124,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

surface rust to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,538 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,232 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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Y16 DSH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 Y16 DSH, 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 Y16 DSH registered?

Y16 DSH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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