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AV61 GBU

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,420 mi
Last recorded143,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 143,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 17%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster missing/covered with tape

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All wheels not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions (Directional wheels fitted in wrong locations)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency low - 17%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster missing/covered with tape

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing in tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,300 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,300 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,987 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,308 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,322 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,038 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 GBU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV61 GBU, 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 AV61 GBU registered?

AV61 GBU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AV61 GBU safe to buy?

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