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AF61 GYS

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,789 mi
Last recorded196,789 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 196,789 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 196,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 191,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 191,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 182,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 169,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 169,233 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 142,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,796 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres showing signs of age and wearing unevenly

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,976 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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AF61 GYS is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF61 GYS, 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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AF61 GYS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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