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SV61 VLB

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 92,543 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 92,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,954 miles

Rear advise pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,614 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,279 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,737 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 58,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clip is all adrift inside headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,474 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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SV61 VLB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

SV61 VLB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is SV61 VLB safe to buy?

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