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GJ61 EBN

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 172,502 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 172,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 151,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 151,583 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 151,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device link arm fractured. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough Due to rough top mount @ N/S/F. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,175 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,899 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 EBN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBN, 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 GJ61 EBN registered?

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

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