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BG61 VGD

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 113,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror tinting device faulty glass stays dark (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 89,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 89,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,840 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear (225/6017)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

underbody cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear (225/6017)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light displayed on instrument panel

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

item removed from driver view

underbody cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s inner tie rod slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2014 42,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s inner tie rod slight play

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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BG61 VGD 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 BG61 VGD, 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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BG61 VGD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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