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BF61 JCJ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,824 mi
Last recorded141,824 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,824 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,105 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length plastic under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,094 miles

Rear washers innop

Fail 3 Apr 2019 70,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear washers innop

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,536 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering control tie-rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 35,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Small stone chips inside zone A

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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BF61 JCJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF61 JCJ, 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 BF61 JCJ registered?

BF61 JCJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BF61 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 JCJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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