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SM61 FSX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mounting crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 112,195 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,644 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 81,205 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 May 2020 74,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 69,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

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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SM61 FSX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM61 FSX, 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 SM61 FSX registered?

SM61 FSX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SM61 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FSX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM61 FSX have outstanding finance?

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