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YE61 SXY

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,646 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button cover broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,053 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and worn down to 2nd layer of rubber (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,067 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,689 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,585 miles

Offside rear brake pads starting to get low

Rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,421 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,676 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 42,640 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

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Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,577 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 SXY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SXY, 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 YE61 SXY registered?

YE61 SXY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is YE61 SXY safe to buy?

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