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VU61 OMY

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,502 mi
Last recorded207,502 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 207,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 207,322 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 196,128 miles

Coil spring worn both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 187,596 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 187,596 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 168,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 143,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,690 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 OMY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU61 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

VU61 OMY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is VU61 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 OMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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