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SO61 OSG

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,678 mi
Last recorded122,678 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 OSG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 122,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 114,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,062 miles

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

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 15 May 2023 100,098 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 100,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre possibly been ran underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre possibly been ran underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 55,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO61 OSG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SO61 OSG, 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 SO61 OSG registered?

SO61 OSG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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