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FD61 TXE

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,383 mi
Last recorded115,383 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 TXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 115,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 115,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,506 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 83,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 68,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,182 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,998 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,506 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 23,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TXE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD61 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

FD61 TXE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is FD61 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 TXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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