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YF61 VEW

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,467 mi
Last recorded171,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 171,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 160,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,978 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF61 VEW 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 84.6%.

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 YF61 VEW, 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 YF61 VEW registered?

YF61 VEW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is YF61 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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