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BV61 AVX

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,497 mi
Last recorded154,497 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 154,497 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 154,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 151,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knock from o/s steering

Pass 28 May 2024 144,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 138,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,218 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 131,245 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,243 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2018 115,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,996 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,210 miles

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,210 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,546 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,546 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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BV61 AVX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV61 AVX, 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 BV61 AVX registered?

BV61 AVX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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