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BV61 OBE

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,835 mi
Last recorded98,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,835 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,835 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,725 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,725 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,384 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 77,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,494 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,986 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

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 OBE is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

BV61 OBE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BV61 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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