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AO61 LBZ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,460 mi
Last recorded131,460 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 131,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod inner joint slight play

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transferbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner shafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 105,697 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transferbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner shafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 97,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,069 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Overall tread has minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip(s) x4 in swept area less than 40mm in size. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area within zone 'A' less than 10mm in size. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Overall tread has minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip(s) x4 in swept area less than 40mm in size. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area within zone 'A' less than 10mm in size. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,283 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,290 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO61 LBZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 AO61 LBZ, 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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AO61 LBZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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