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SL61 ZRD

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 ZRD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 73,886 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs rusted

Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear tail gate locking mechanism has a slight defect

Rear wiper worn/split

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,494 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 69,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 65,749 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 62,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,928 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2015 29,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,159 miles

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 ZRD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

SL61 ZRD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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