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YH61 VRW

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,188 mi
Last recorded75,188 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,188 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 53,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,799 miles

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

emissions not tested - not picked up

Fail 20 Feb 2019 42,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

emissions not tested - not picked up

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,810 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 35,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,800 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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YH61 VRW is a 2011 BMW X3 in White 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 YH61 VRW, 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

How do I check the history of YH61 VRW?

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What year was YH61 VRW registered?

YH61 VRW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is YH61 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 VRW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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