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AO61 PZP

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,594 mi
Last recorded68,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,471 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 57,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2020 50,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2014 26,258 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

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 PZP 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 75%.

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 PZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 PZP registered?

AO61 PZP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AO61 PZP safe to buy?

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