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SV61 SKJ

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 SKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,329 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION ALL OVER

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL CONTROL ARMS, SPRING CRADLEA ARMS, TRALING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL CONTROL ARMS, SPRING CRADLEA ARMS, TRALING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 124,485 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION ON SUB FRAMES AND SUSPENSION

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 116,106 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,433 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 99,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 99,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,127 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,449 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 39,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

official parking permits encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

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 SKJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 SV61 SKJ, 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 SV61 SKJ registered?

SV61 SKJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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