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YE61 DCX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 DCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 131,520 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *BOTH* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 122,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,976 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire is broken

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,328 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,697 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,165 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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YE61 DCX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE61 DCX, 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 YE61 DCX registered?

YE61 DCX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is YE61 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 DCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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