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DV61 VDF

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,408 mi
Last recorded171,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 171,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 163,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 155,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 155,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 143,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,360 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,562 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,848 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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DV61 VDF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV61 VDF, 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 DV61 VDF registered?

DV61 VDF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DV61 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 VDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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