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FD61 BBE

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,813 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 102,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,812 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,663 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 BBE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue 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 BBE, 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 FD61 BBE registered?

FD61 BBE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is FD61 BBE safe to buy?

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