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BJ61 ZFZ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 132,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,540 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,837 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Nov 2023 111,836 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,442 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,535 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,878 miles

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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BJ61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 ZFZ, 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 BJ61 ZFZ registered?

BJ61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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