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ST61 MPV

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 MPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,012 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged/insecure

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 47,185 miles

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2017 46,955 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2016 42,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 42,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,416 miles

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)

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 MPV 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 75%.

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 MPV, 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 ST61 MPV?

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What year was ST61 MPV registered?

ST61 MPV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is ST61 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 MPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST61 MPV have outstanding finance?

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