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WV61 BUJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,301 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,116 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,193 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 80,045 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,299 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,157 miles

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

n/side front and rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,157 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

n/side front and rear tyres on 3mm

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 BUJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 WV61 BUJ, 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 WV61 BUJ registered?

WV61 BUJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WV61 BUJ safe to buy?

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