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SM61 OGS

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,988 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,483 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,304 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,239 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,313 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,312 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OGS 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 81.3%.

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 SM61 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

SM61 OGS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is SM61 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 OGS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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