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FG61 SEY

2011 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 SEY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 158,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 150,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 150,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 129,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,280 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brakes worn low.

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 SEY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEY, 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 FG61 SEY registered?

FG61 SEY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is FG61 SEY safe to buy?

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