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YE61 SZU

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 100,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 97,360 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2025 97,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 94,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,123 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 82,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 61,082 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar has slight play

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,567 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,171 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 SZU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 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 YE61 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

YE61 SZU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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