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CA61 NLN

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,958 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 70,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 59,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,205 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 28,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,698 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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CA61 NLN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue 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 CA61 NLN, 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 CA61 NLN registered?

CA61 NLN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is CA61 NLN safe to buy?

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