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FJ61 VKP

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,894 mi
Last recorded173,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 VKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 173,894 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 173,894 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 152,559 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,307 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,297 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,533 miles

slight play detected in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,064 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,041 miles

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 VKP is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ61 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

FJ61 VKP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is FJ61 VKP safe to buy?

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