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WN61 XES

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,650 mi
Last recorded160,650 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 XES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 160,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 103,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 103,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,648 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 96,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 60 17 run flats (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,216 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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WN61 XES is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN61 XES, 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 WN61 XES registered?

WN61 XES is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is WN61 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 XES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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