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SJ61 SDO

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 SDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 150,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted fog light attached to the bumper has a broken lens, with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,298 miles

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

Central Front transfer box oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 123,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres no 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 99,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 55,372 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,903 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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SJ61 SDO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ61 SDO, 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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SJ61 SDO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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