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GY61 ZLX

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,370 mi
Last recorded172,370 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 172,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 160,011 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 160,011 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 144,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil around rear diff

Fail 21 Feb 2023 144,472 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil around rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 127,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,310 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wiring insecure. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,522 miles

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

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

near side rear reflector damaged

near side rear tyre wearing thin

off side rear lance damp

off side rear tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,448 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,076 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZLX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY61 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

GY61 ZLX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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