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VN61 JFO

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,276 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,030 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,122 miles

N/S/Front drive shaft missing.

transfer box intermediate shaft missing.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,084 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,703 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,269 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 23,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,134 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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VN61 JFO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 VN61 JFO, 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 VN61 JFO registered?

VN61 JFO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VN61 JFO safe to buy?

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