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YB11 SVT

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 SVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 175,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 161,183 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking from prop seal and ns drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 132,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads hit sensor on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads hit sensor on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking from prop seal and ns drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,353 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,901 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 111,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,903 miles

Both door mirrors loose

Offside headlight unit damaged {both upper mountings broken}

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,610 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,014 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,432 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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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YB11 SVT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YB11 SVT, 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 YB11 SVT registered?

YB11 SVT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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