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AF61 YJK

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

273,998 mi
Last recorded273,998 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 273,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 249,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to undersside of boot floor

Fail 28 Sep 2023 249,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to undersside of boot floor

Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - O/S worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 138,847 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - O/S worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side light inop

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 84,090 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,621 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, heavily worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, heavily worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,219 miles

amber brake warning lamp illuminated (possible front inner pads)

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 YJK is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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