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AU61 WBD

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,800 mi
Last recorded132,800 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 WBD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing bad on the inside edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,351 miles

All 4 tyres getting close to the limit

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bad on the outside edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,809 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,214 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,762 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD EDGES

O/S/R TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2014 32,762 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE BALD EDGES

O/S/R TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 WBD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBD, 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 AU61 WBD registered?

AU61 WBD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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