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WJ61 AZO

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,793 mi
Last recorded176,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 AZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 176,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Jun 2025 168,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,230 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 160,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,206 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2023 147,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 2 Jan 2021 116,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,874 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lock sticks

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WJ61 AZO is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ61 AZO, 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 WJ61 AZO registered?

WJ61 AZO is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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