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Y17 WRX

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 161,418 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front steering rack inner axial joints both have slight play

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2024 150,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,439 miles

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

brake pad warning light indicating pads worn but front & rear discs & pads new

tyre pressure monitor light indicating low tyre pressures

Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light indicating pads worn but front & rear discs & pads new

tyre pressure monitor light indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 23 Aug 2023 139,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,274 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 76,957 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,691 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic undertrays fitted stopping inspection of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,139 miles

exhaust clamp modified but secure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust clamp modified but secure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,245 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,341 miles

undeshields fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 94,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,108 miles

EXHAUST CORRODAD

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discss corrodad

Fail 14 Apr 2012 58,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EXHAUST CORRODAD

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discss corrodad

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,105 miles

front and rear discs are slightly worn

front and rear inner brke pads look low

n/s rear tyre is on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,885 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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Y17 WRX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y17 WRX, 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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Y17 WRX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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