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YH61 YYG

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,795 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 50 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covererd in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covererd in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,263 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,398 miles

Emissions too low to register on analyser

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,079 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + radial run-out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted as standard from manufacturer

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,129 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 YYG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYG, 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 YH61 YYG registered?

YH61 YYG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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