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BV61 TMX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,589 mi
Last recorded127,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 TMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 127,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,473 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,231 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 225/60 x 17 99 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

underside and wheel arch area VERY muddy making it hard to fully inspect some components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,074 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,893 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,893 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TMX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

BV61 TMX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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