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FY61 LCL

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,826 mi
Last recorded139,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 139,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,518 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 116,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,723 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing but not excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,855 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to 1.5mm (minimum allowed) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,128 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,191 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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FY61 LCL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCL, 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 FY61 LCL registered?

FY61 LCL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is FY61 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 LCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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