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GY61 ZKV

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,490 mi
Last recorded179,490 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 179,490 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 114,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,185 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,212 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,395 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,904 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,904 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,582 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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GY61 ZKV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY61 ZKV, 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 GY61 ZKV registered?

GY61 ZKV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 ZKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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