2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LC61 URP
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 174,915 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC61 URP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 174,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC61 URP 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 (LC61 URP) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
LC61 URP Mileage History
- 28/05/2022134,504 mi
- 20/05/2023146,917 mi+12,413 mi
- 30/09/2024164,515 mi+17,598 mi
- 26/09/2025174,915 mi+10,400 mi
- 26/09/2025174,915 mi
Average of roughly 12,127 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: Below Average
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