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FV61 RVR

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,934 mi
Last recorded116,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,934 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 116,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18/RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,341 miles

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

o/s front brake back plate insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking pad missing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,993 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,370 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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FV61 RVR is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FV61 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 RVR registered?

FV61 RVR is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FV61 RVR safe to buy?

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