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YIG 5213

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 5213
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 141,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 141,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 136,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush)_ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,235 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,832 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,621 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 99,621 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Disc brake shield's need attention

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Further investigation required (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm but bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner bush, (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak Diff oil leak on n/s/r output shaft

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (steering arm) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,273 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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YIG 5213 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YIG 5213, 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 YIG 5213 registered?

YIG 5213 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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