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DA61 GZT

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,428 mi
Last recorded166,428 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 GZT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 163,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 158,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 154,026 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 154,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2256017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,491 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,122 miles

Rear brake pads, wearing thin

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,674 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres, close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 122,048 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 122,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,034 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,990 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DA61 GZT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue 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 DA61 GZT, 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 DA61 GZT registered?

DA61 GZT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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