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YY61 LYT

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 LYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,866 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

No emissions detected

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded around rear subframe mounting points

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,618 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,625 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn.

Underside of vehicle at rear corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,295 miles

Slightly corroded underside at rear.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,558 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,096 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,612 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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YY61 LYT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 LYT, 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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YY61 LYT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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