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EX61 SVK

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,072 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,965 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,453 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 82,453 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre around puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EX61 SVK is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX61 SVK, 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

How do I check the history of EX61 SVK?

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What year was EX61 SVK registered?

EX61 SVK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is EX61 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX61 SVK have outstanding finance?

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