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HV61 ZKC

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ZKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 180,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 177,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 177,923 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 167,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH rear outer cv boots are showing signs of perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 146,211 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,337 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,289 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 86,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,119 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Tracking problem

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake hoses stretched when suspension at full extension

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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HV61 ZKC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HV61 ZKC, 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 HV61 ZKC registered?

HV61 ZKC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is HV61 ZKC safe to buy?

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