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2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · 7861 M

7861 M

2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 77,240 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2011
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,240 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 BMW X3 presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 11 February 2026 at 77,240 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the full five-year MOT span is stable with zero advisories or failures. The vehicle shows consistent annual testing discipline and no escalation in mechanical concern. Recorded mileage sits at 77,240 against an approximate 15-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,149 miles per year. The DVSA entries confirm gentle use: the tester logged 53,600 miles on 16 February 2022, rising to 59,864 by 4 February 2023, 64,291 by 6 February 2024, 69,329 by 3 February 2025, and 77,240 by 11 February 2026. Annual accumulation holds near 5,000 to 8,000 miles with no abrupt gaps or surge periods. Such low throughput suggests light commuting or extended standing rather than fleet abuse. The absence of flagged items means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring fractures, binding calipers, or structural corrosion appear in the official record. A clean sheet across five tests implies prior owners addressed wear before each examination. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake disc thickness, as MOT passes do not certify component life remaining. Given the low mileage and fault-free history, the X3 reflects careful upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Verify service intervals independently, since MOT data captures only test-day condition and not intermediate consumable replacement such as transmission fluid or timing chain tension.
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7861 M Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
  • 77,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

7861 M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (7861 M) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

7861 M Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202253,600 mi
  2. 04/02/202359,864 mi+6,264 mi
  3. 06/02/202464,291 mi+4,427 mi
  4. 03/02/202569,329 mi+5,038 mi
  5. 11/02/202677,240 mi+7,911 mi

Average of roughly 5,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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