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BV61 OAE

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,670 mi
Last recorded169,670 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 169,670 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 169,670 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 162,107 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 146,168 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,255 miles

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,255 miles

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

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,727 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,389 miles

some movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,102 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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BV61 OAE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue 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 BV61 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

BV61 OAE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is BV61 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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