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AE61 JOV

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 JOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,699 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,398 miles

Front tyres wearing to inside edges.

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 111,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing to inside edges.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,352 miles

Front Lower brake reaction bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 85,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,868 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,214 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,597 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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AE61 JOV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE61 JOV, 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 AE61 JOV registered?

AE61 JOV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is AE61 JOV safe to buy?

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