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SW61 CUH

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 160,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount slightly stiff

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 116,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 89,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/50/18V RFT ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre RFT ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 73,072 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,932 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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SW61 CUH is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW61 CUH, 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 SW61 CUH registered?

SW61 CUH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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