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EK61 OSU

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,735 mi
Last recorded132,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 OSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 132,735 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF-OSF (FRONT BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 126,445 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,086 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 100,083 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions are too clean to register a result

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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EK61 OSU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK61 OSU, 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 EK61 OSU registered?

EK61 OSU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EK61 OSU safe to buy?

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