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SL61 OPX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 102,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 87,852 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,968 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 63,224 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 63,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2018 63,211 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 May 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,128 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,093 miles

slight smear from wipers

Fail 30 Sep 2014 26,093 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight smear from wipers

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 OPX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

SL61 OPX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is SL61 OPX safe to buy?

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