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SL61 CDE

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,136 mi
Last recorded124,136 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 CDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,506 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,817 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,232 miles

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

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,892 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,627 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod [steering]. (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyres perished on tread area.

Pass 29 Aug 2016 49,576 miles

Both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 45,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,136 miles

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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SL61 CDE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL61 CDE, 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 SL61 CDE registered?

SL61 CDE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is SL61 CDE safe to buy?

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