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YX61 OGS

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,800 miles

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

Front Body component likely to become detached roof bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,380 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 100,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and cord showing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm On inner edge and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 88,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,580 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 81,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,521 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front Tyres BALD ! On outer edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 63,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YX61 OGS is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YX61 OGS, 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 YX61 OGS registered?

YX61 OGS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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