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SK61 FRJ

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 FRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 115,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 109,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,877 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,390 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 88,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,779 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,921 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tailgate lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,868 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,411 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK61 FRJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc 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 SK61 FRJ, 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 SK61 FRJ registered?

SK61 FRJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is SK61 FRJ safe to buy?

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