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SG61 XOD

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,797 mi
Last recorded116,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 XOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension components under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 114,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil spring rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,224 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 50,442 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested Brake pads below 1.5mm (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,232 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,203 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 27,058 miles

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

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

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 XOD is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XOD, 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 XOD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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