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FG61 GHD

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 167,253 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 167,253 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 150,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,339 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,202 miles

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 25 Feb 2022 113,901 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by under trays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 92,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,838 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG61 GHD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 GHD, 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 FG61 GHD registered?

FG61 GHD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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