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WV61 BTY

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,671 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 151,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pull arm bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pull arm bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,971 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 138,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,374 miles

rear brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 91,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,571 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 77,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,187 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WV61 BTY 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 WV61 BTY, 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 WV61 BTY registered?

WV61 BTY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is WV61 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 BTY 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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