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SH61 NPC

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 NPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise : slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,479 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,373 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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SH61 NPC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH61 NPC, 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 SH61 NPC registered?

SH61 NPC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is SH61 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 NPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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