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VK61 XGX

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 121,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

unable to open rear boot

underside covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Feb 2026 121,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

unable to open rear boot

underside covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,098 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay near turbo and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 100,857 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay near turbo and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,624 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,806 miles

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2022 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 63,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,483 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,586 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,586 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 XGX is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK61 XGX, 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 VK61 XGX registered?

VK61 XGX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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