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YB11 XWJ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,954 mi
Last recorded148,954 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 XWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 148,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,317 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 132,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 116,566 miles

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

tailgate will open with key remote

Fail 10 May 2019 116,565 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear inner side light in tailgate not working

tailgate will open with key remote

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,669 miles

No visual sign off play but steering system noisy when rocking steering

Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

No visual sign off play but steering system noisy when rocking steering

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

Pass 15 May 2017 103,677 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 97,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 97,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,563 miles

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

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 XWJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB11 XWJ, 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 YB11 XWJ registered?

YB11 XWJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is YB11 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB11 XWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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