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FY61 MHA

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 103,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH /CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,605 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM FRONT BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,441 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover broken at bottom (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover broken at bottom (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,504 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

smoke test too clean to read.

wipers now smearing.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,882 miles

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

child seat fitted l/h/rear.

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 MHA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

FY61 MHA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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