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FJ61 SOE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,201 mi
Last recorded226,201 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 226,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 26 Nov 2024 217,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 207,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 199,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 196,427 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 179,357 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 263,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 150,466 miles

both rear tyres worn/scrubbing inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,290 miles

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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FJ61 SOE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ61 SOE, 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 FJ61 SOE registered?

FJ61 SOE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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