2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · AF61 YJK
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 273,998 km. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 273,998 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF61 YJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 273,998 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF61 YJK MOT History
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 (AF61 YJK) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF61 YJK Odometer History
- 31/08/2022138,847 mi
- 01/09/2022138,847 mi
- 28/09/2023249,402 km
- 28/09/2023249,402 km
- 30/09/2024273,998 km+24,596 km
Average of roughly 64,857 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
Early 20d cars carry the familiar rear-chain risk. In an X3 it is often ignored until the bill is very large because the engine otherwise feels fine.
- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
The X3 weight and UK road conditions make rear springs a regular wear point, sometimes only noticed when the MOT tester spots a broken bottom coil.
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