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CE61 VZU

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 199,265 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 199,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 195,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 191,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 186,326 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 174,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,999 miles

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))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 156,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,039 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,283 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (drum stick)inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,434 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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CE61 VZU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 VZU registered?

CE61 VZU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is CE61 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VZU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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