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SV61 WSW

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,981 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,614 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 111,608 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in tie rod

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,320 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 104,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,495 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,829 miles

under tray's fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,829 miles

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

under tray's fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,725 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 WSW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

SV61 WSW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SV61 WSW safe to buy?

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