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VN61 MFV

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,455 mi
Last recorded154,455 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 154,455 miles

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

o/s front inner steering joint slight play possible steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2025 143,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 133,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,800 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play but not excessive. ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,135 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 95,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,232 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,954 miles

Slight knock from offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,694 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VN61 MFV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN61 MFV, 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 VN61 MFV registered?

VN61 MFV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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