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FY61 MGO

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,306 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,390 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,062 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,135 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 MGO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

FY61 MGO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 MGO safe to buy?

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