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CE61 CAV

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 CAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,488 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full engine and under covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full engine and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2024 108,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,850 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 94,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,665 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,456 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 14 Sep 2018 72,116 miles

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

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,122 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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CE61 CAV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE61 CAV, 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 CE61 CAV registered?

CE61 CAV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 CAV safe to buy?

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