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ST61 EBJ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 EBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,484 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 106,238 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2025 106,237 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2024 102,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,794 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,298 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,823 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,135 miles

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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ST61 EBJ 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 ST61 EBJ, 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 ST61 EBJ registered?

ST61 EBJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is ST61 EBJ safe to buy?

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