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YY11 HVU

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 HVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 116,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 101,129 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 101,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,028 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 71,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 71,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,379 miles

Front Wipers smear screen slightly.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet poor performance.

Nearside Rear Light cluster full of condensation.

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,468 miles

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 18 May 2016 45,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 45,033 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,999 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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YY11 HVU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY11 HVU, 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

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What year was YY11 HVU registered?

YY11 HVU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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