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GJ61 EBF

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,654 mi
Last recorded145,654 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 145,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 139,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 134,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 134,243 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault poss rear pads (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,202 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (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 21 Feb 2022 120,645 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,435 miles

Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Broken.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible in small cut on Inner Edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,232 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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GJ61 EBF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJ61 EBF, 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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GJ61 EBF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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