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FJ61 VLR

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 VLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 122,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 111,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,434 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 VLR is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

FJ61 VLR is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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