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SL61 XMO

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 96,919 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,957 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,684 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,321 miles

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathered on outside edge. Just passed Mot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,339 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,424 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XMO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL61 XMO registered?

SL61 XMO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is SL61 XMO safe to buy?

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