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GJ61 MVP

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 MVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,281 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,965 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 108,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,943 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,359 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,088 miles

offside sterring arm joint has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2017 36,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside sterring arm joint has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,781 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,409 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 MVP is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 GJ61 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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