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FY61 ATZ

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,267 mi
Last recorded193,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ATZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 193,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 190,593 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2024 186,132 miles

Offside Front inner rack end/ rack has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2023 182,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 182,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 179,773 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 179,772 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 173,492 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 153,568 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 132,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,407 miles

steering rack has slight freeplay in inner joints

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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FY61 ATZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 FY61 ATZ, 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 FY61 ATZ registered?

FY61 ATZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is FY61 ATZ safe to buy?

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