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AU61 GKV

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,035 mi
Last recorded168,035 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 GKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 168,035 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated floor covers fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 156,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 147,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 139,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 136,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,273 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 134,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,811 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside rear reflector cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 121,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside rear reflector cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU61 GKV is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc 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 AU61 GKV, 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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AU61 GKV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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