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EX61 SXB

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,883 mi
Last recorded161,883 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 161,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 161,854 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 146,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 139,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 126,722 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 119,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 110,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 101,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to Nearside & screen has multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to Nearside & screen has multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,331 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,613 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SXB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 EX61 SXB, 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 EX61 SXB registered?

EX61 SXB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is EX61 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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