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SW61 DFJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 132,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 132,432 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,179 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 121,128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,531 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,499 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,823 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,190 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,375 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,076 miles

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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SW61 DFJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

SW61 DFJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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