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FV61 XTR

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,392 mi
Last recorded176,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 XTR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 176,392 miles

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2025 176,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 160,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 149,167 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 136,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,954 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat full garments on hangers etc ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat full garments on hangers etc ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2014 43,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTR is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XTR, 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 FV61 XTR registered?

FV61 XTR is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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