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Y888 AUB

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 AUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,832 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish and on 2mm x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepping x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear regs x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,765 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 245/5018 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 245/5018 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,296 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front inner pads appear low .......

rear brake pads very low .......

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,159 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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Y888 AUB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y888 AUB, 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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Y888 AUB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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