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VA60 UTL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,272 mi
Last recorded189,272 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 189,272 miles

both nearside brake back plates insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2019 189,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both nearside brake back plates insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2018 165,897 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 165,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 136,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,102 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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VA60 UTL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA60 UTL, 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 VA60 UTL registered?

VA60 UTL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is VA60 UTL safe to buy?

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