2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · KS61 VZD
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 141,727 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS61 VZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 141,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS61 VZD 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 (KS61 VZD) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS61 VZD Mileage History
- 25/04/2023117,032 mi
- 29/03/2024125,303 mi+8,271 mi
- 09/04/2025136,043 mi+10,740 mi
- 10/04/2025136,043 mi
- 08/04/2026141,727 mi+5,684 mi
Average of roughly 8,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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