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Y8 YAL

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 YAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 129,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,690 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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Y8 YAL 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 100%.

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 Y8 YAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y8 YAL registered?

Y8 YAL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is Y8 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 YAL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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