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VU61 SXP

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,799 mi
Last recorded144,799 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 144,799 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2025 144,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021

emision test wont register

Fail 13 Oct 2021

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

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

emision test wont register

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,081 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions level to low for print out

Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,081 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions level to low for print out

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,441 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 71,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,956 miles

Oil residue on back on engine

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil residue on back on engine

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,840 miles

slight play in the o/s/f tie bar

both front tyres worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,434 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 SXP is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

VU61 SXP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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