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AF61 ZVS

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,545 mi
Last recorded129,545 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 129,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 111,561 miles

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,972 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 1,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,568 miles

N/S/F tyre valve slightly perished

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre valve slightly perished

O/S/F tyre valve slightly perished

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

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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AF61 ZVS is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF61 ZVS, 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 AF61 ZVS registered?

AF61 ZVS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 ZVS safe to buy?

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