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CE61 VRC

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VRC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 106,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point block missing

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable rack rod end worn (2.2.C.1d)

service overdue by 1100 miles

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45yr19 pzero runflat (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear jacking point block missing

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable rack rod end worn (2.2.C.1d)

service overdue by 1100 miles

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,633 miles

the front brake pads and discs are wearing low.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/yr19 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

the front brake pads and discs are wearing low.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,372 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 VRC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 CE61 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

CE61 VRC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is CE61 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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