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SM60 TFN

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 TFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 131,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement/inspection ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly marked etc (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

Fail 11 Feb 2025 131,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement/inspection ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly marked etc (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

Pass 11 Mar 2023 90,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,897 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 83,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,562 miles

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,143 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 25,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM60 TFN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM60 TFN, 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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SM60 TFN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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