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FE61 VFN

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

222,997 mi
Last recorded222,997 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 222,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 222,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 200,097 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 191,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 183,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play offside steering rack/rack end

Stone chip centre of windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,216 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged And offside front (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 158,380 miles

Central Front Windscreen chip

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four of them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,729 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,380 miles

advise: front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,836 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 VFN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE61 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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