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GF61 XES

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto exhaust and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 2 mm in parts and tyre badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm and tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,258 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,258 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tread worn to approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,919 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,919 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,776 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,776 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bald on both edges.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Bald on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,283 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,372 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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GF61 XES is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GF61 XES, 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 XES registered?

GF61 XES is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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