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WJ61 WUK

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 WUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to detach

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Obviously leaking air ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,065 miles

Offside Steering rack arm worn

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

Tunnel heat shield is insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack arm worn

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

Tunnel heat shield is insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,299 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 97,299 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,118 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 65,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has sidewall marks/damage where driven flat or low in presser ()

under tray fitted and engine cover

Fail 27 Aug 2018 65,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has sidewall marks/damage where driven flat or low in presser ()

under tray fitted and engine cover

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,476 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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WJ61 WUK is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUK, 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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WJ61 WUK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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