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SV61 JCZ

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 JCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 102,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cv boot expelling grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 102,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cv boot expelling grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,136 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,685 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2023 82,389 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,186 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,199 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear rear subframe and rear suspension components coated in underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2021 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear rear subframe and rear suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,288 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 65,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 51,015 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 44,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

transfer/ gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 35,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 19,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,139 miles

osf wheel slight play inner rack end

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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SV61 JCZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV61 JCZ, 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.

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What year was SV61 JCZ registered?

SV61 JCZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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