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GF61 OWA

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,728 mi
Last recorded178,728 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 OWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 178,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,293 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 108,293 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,862 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked but working

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,499 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 35,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GF61 OWA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF61 OWA, 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 GF61 OWA registered?

GF61 OWA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is GF61 OWA safe to buy?

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