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YD61 XSP

2011 BMW 3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 363,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 XSP
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,533 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YD61 XSP is a 2011 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 63,881 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD61 XSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD61 XSP registered?

YD61 XSP is a 2011 BMW 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YD61 XSP safe to buy?

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