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YK61 XNG

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,428 mi
Last recorded179,428 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 XNG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 179,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 170,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 170,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 159,178 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 159,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 148,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,621 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 136,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 120,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,151 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 105,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight knocking noise from rear of vehicle while turning in full lock

Fail 28 Aug 2017 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight knocking noise from rear of vehicle while turning in full lock

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,693 miles

could not check some components due to plastics and undertrays

Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

could not check some components due to plastics and undertrays

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 48,642 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,057 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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YK61 XNG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK61 XNG, 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 YK61 XNG registered?

YK61 XNG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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