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YC61 KGA

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 142,138 miles

Nearside Front track rod end locking clamp rings missing, cannot be certain of effectiveness of nut alone.

Offside Front track rod end locking clamp rings missing, cannot be certain of effectiveness of nut alone.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

vehicle has some undertrays fitted making it difficult to assess certain underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,847 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 117,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 117,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,958 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,701 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,017 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,524 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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YC61 KGA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YC61 KGA, 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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YC61 KGA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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