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AK61 XLW

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,853 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,138 miles

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

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,982 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,297 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 135,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,663 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,059 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,247 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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AK61 XLW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK61 XLW, 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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What year was AK61 XLW registered?

AK61 XLW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is AK61 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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