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SA61 EPE

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 EPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 165,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2024 162,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2024 162,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 159,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 157,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,342 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA61 EPE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA61 EPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 EPE registered?

SA61 EPE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SA61 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 EPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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