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FD61 AZL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,329 mi
Last recorded185,329 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 AZL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 185,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 185,310 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 139,601 miles

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

Front both brake disc back plates loose and rattling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint gaiter pushed back. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 123,818 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate bolt (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front disc backing plate rattling but not likely to become detached

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,465 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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FD61 AZL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD61 AZL, 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 FD61 AZL registered?

FD61 AZL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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