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SV61 URA

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 URA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter slight leak

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,070 miles

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

n/s/r outer c,v,gaiter leaking grease

o/s headlamp bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,066 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer c,v,gaiter leaking grease

o/s headlamp bracket broken

o/s/f brake disc back plate/cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,544 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer c,v,gaiter leaking grease

o/s headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r outer c,v,gaiter leaking grease

o/s headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,216 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 71,055 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,268 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,267 miles

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

engine covers fitted

offside front foglamp broken

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 URA is a 2011 BMW X3 in White 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 URA, 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 URA registered?

SV61 URA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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