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SV61 RLY

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,756 mi
Last recorded79,756 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 RLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 79,756 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 79,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 1 May 2024 68,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,853 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge, marked with chalk. 225/60/17 ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve badly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge, marked with chalk. 225/60/17 ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve badly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing badly on outside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 52,633 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing badly on outside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,475 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured close to sidewall 225/60/17

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 RLY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 SV61 RLY, 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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SV61 RLY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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