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YY61 FFE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,016 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 85,014 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,792 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate lose

Offside Front play in steering rack

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 63,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 55,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,525 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,293 miles

front wipers poor.

number plates in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY61 FFE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY61 FFE, 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 YY61 FFE registered?

YY61 FFE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is YY61 FFE safe to buy?

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