2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · HN61 AVT
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 78,674 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN61 AVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 78,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN61 AVT 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 (HN61 AVT) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
HN61 AVT Mileage History
- 28/09/202252,542 mi
- 28/09/202252,542 mi
- 25/09/202363,359 mi+10,817 mi
- 02/10/202468,439 mi+5,080 mi
- 27/01/202678,674 mi+10,235 mi
Average of roughly 7,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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