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AO61 TVD

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,386 mi
Last recorded184,386 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 TVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 184,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 170,801 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front legs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 170,801 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front legs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,286 miles

Front small stone chips in window screen

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o,s,r - n,s,r ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 127,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,668 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge deep cut in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,686 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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AO61 TVD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AO61 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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