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RO61 UZA

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,581 mi
Last recorded176,581 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 UZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 176,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front bottom arm (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear outer cv gaiters perishing

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2025 164,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 164,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 151,986 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2023 138,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 104,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,072 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,605 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,287 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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RO61 UZA 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 RO61 UZA, 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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RO61 UZA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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