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ST61 VSL

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,491 mi
Last recorded63,491 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 VSL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,491 miles

slight wear showing at nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2025 63,487 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight wear showing at nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 53,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 16,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 13,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,541 miles

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 VSL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ST61 VSL, 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 VSL?

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What year was ST61 VSL registered?

ST61 VSL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is ST61 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 VSL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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