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EY61 KCJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 KCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 123,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,836 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,716 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner back plate adrift

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,870 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,452 miles

brake pad light on pads ok

Fail 14 Jun 2022 90,446 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in place (7.1.2 (d))

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

brake pad light on pads ok

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,950 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 70,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,484 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,484 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2017 52,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,745 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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EY61 KCJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EY61 KCJ, 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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EY61 KCJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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