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DF60 VAM

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF60 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 143,732 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 121,177 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 121,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,613 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 119,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive the diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,902 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,037 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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DF60 VAM is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF60 VAM, 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 DF60 VAM registered?

DF60 VAM is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is DF60 VAM safe to buy?

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