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FL61 XST

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 127,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 119,482 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 113,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 113,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,886 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 105,886 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

emission test wont register

Fail 4 Jan 2022 96,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

emission test wont register

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,335 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))

emission test wont register

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,143 miles

slight play os steering tie rod

Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,143 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight play os steering tie rod

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2018 69,036 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,934 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 45,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,320 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to test full belt

Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,320 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to test full belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XST is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XST, 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 FL61 XST registered?

FL61 XST is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is FL61 XST safe to buy?

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