2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · KL61 BOW
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 76,140 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL61 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 76,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL61 BOW 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 (KL61 BOW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KL61 BOW Mileage History
- 09/10/202358,838 mi
- 02/10/202467,235 mi+8,397 mi
- 02/10/202467,235 mi
- 03/10/202576,140 mi+8,905 mi
- 03/10/202576,140 mi
Average of roughly 8,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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