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EF60 VBZ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 VBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 151,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,829 miles

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,964 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,826 miles

Offside steering rack slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 95,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front shock absorber gators split

emissions wont register on machine

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front shock absorber gators split

emissions wont register on machine

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,832 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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EF60 VBZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF60 VBZ, 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 EF60 VBZ registered?

EF60 VBZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is EF60 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 VBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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