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FL61 MPU

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,742 mi
Last recorded194,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 MPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 194,742 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front pad sensor wiring fouling wheel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 194,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front pad sensor wiring fouling wheel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 188,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the brake pad warning lamp is on

Fail 14 Jul 2025 188,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to the osr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 3 Jul 2024 181,820 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2024 181,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 175,130 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 165,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 165,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash (rear wear sensor rubbed through)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 153,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,115 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,468 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,538 miles

engine covers fitted.

oil leak.

rear inner brake pads wearing low.

slight play in o.s.f inner tierod joint.

under covers fitted.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,593 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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FL61 MPU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL61 MPU, 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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FL61 MPU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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