2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · DE61 KFF
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 145,972 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE61 KFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 145,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE61 KFF 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 (DE61 KFF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
DE61 KFF Mileage History
- 12/05/2023135,465 mi
- 23/05/2024138,933 mi+3,468 mi
- 23/05/2024138,933 mi
- 28/05/2025142,961 mi+4,028 mi
- 22/05/2026145,972 mi+3,011 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles 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: Good
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