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SL61 RBO

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,949 mi
Last recorded40,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 40,949 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 40,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,543 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,147 miles

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

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

Under tray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 23,620 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

rear dif dampness

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,162 miles

noise from o/s steering/suspension

Fail 26 Sep 2016 20,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high both [adjusted] (1.8)

noise from o/s steering/suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,287 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 18,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN THROUGH CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN THROUGH CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH AIMS HIGH (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

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 RBO 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 76.5%.

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 RBO, 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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SL61 RBO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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