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VK61 XFD

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,658 mi
Last recorded153,658 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 153,658 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 145,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,819 miles

Under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,757 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack inner tie rod ball joint slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing

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

Offside Front steering rack inner tie rod ball joint slight play

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,662 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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VK61 XFD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 XFD, 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 VK61 XFD registered?

VK61 XFD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is VK61 XFD safe to buy?

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