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SG61 TVA

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,285 mi
Last recorded165,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 TVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 165,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 156,651 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 156,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (due to engine oil over filled ) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 146,490 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 146,490 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,262 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 127,400 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,109 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,959 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake warning displayed on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SG61 TVA is a 2011 BMW X3 in White 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 SG61 TVA, 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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SG61 TVA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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