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SD61 UHZ

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,756 mi
Last recorded166,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 UHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 166,756 miles

Coolant leak from EGR

Front prop-shaft not fitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (damaged) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front backplate slight loose

Offside Front inner plastic liner/arch broken/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2026 166,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s inner plastic liner/arch when turning (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from EGR

Front prop-shaft not fitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (damaged) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front backplate slight loose

Offside Front inner plastic liner/arch broken/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,476 miles

Coolant leak from egr area

Front front diff prop shaft missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 152,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak from egr area

Front front diff prop shaft missing

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 143,190 miles

Coolant leak EGR COOLER

Front prop-shaft removed

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 27 Apr 2024 143,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner should to middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop-shaft removed

Coolant leak EGR COOLER

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Apr 2023 131,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 131,481 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 120,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,515 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 118,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,200 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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SD61 UHZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD61 UHZ, 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 SD61 UHZ registered?

SD61 UHZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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