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VU61 NVK

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,217 mi
Last recorded80,217 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 NVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,535 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from gearbox oil pan area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,401 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 20,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,430 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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VU61 NVK is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU61 NVK, 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 VU61 NVK registered?

VU61 NVK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 NVK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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