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SP61 VZT

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VZT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 131,646 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 102,467 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2024 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 63,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted covering components

slight play in o/s/track rod

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,942 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,474 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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SP61 VZT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZT, 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

How do I check the history of SP61 VZT?

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What year was SP61 VZT registered?

SP61 VZT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SP61 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 VZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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