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VU61 TEO

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,353 mi
Last recorded150,353 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 150,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Backing Plate is slightly loose

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,974 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate slightly loose

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,722 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 94,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,471 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 TEO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 VU61 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

VU61 TEO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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