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AV61 UYU

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,112 mi
Last recorded154,112 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 UYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 154,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,357 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 140,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,714 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,271 miles

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

Front discs may have worn past minimum wear allowed for brake pad replacement.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 85,271 miles

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

Front discs may have worn past minimum wear allowed for brake pad replacement.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,498 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 UYU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 AV61 UYU, 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 AV61 UYU registered?

AV61 UYU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is AV61 UYU safe to buy?

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