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SM61 FTN

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 138,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knocking noise from steering column and steering rack area when wheel is moved left and right (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,222 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,095 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,225 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect full belt

Offside Front inner tie rod worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,674 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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SM61 FTN is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

Is SM61 FTN safe to buy?

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