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FE61 VCT

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,392 mi
Last recorded139,392 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VCT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,392 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 139,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 132,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,531 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,891 miles

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2021 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Flicks on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate partially insecure

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate partially insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,803 miles

cuts between tread blocks on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,972 miles

cuts in offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2015 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 VCT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE61 VCT, 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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FE61 VCT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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