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SP61 FHX

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,093 mi
Last recorded143,093 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 FHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 143,093 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 131,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,692 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,660 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 89,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,206 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,285 miles

Nearside Front 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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SP61 FHX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP61 FHX, 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 SP61 FHX registered?

SP61 FHX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SP61 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 FHX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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