2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LD61 UJO
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 113,808 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD61 UJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 113,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD61 UJO 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 (LD61 UJO) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
LD61 UJO Mileage History
- 21/09/2024105,801 mi
- 13/09/2025109,465 mi+3,664 mi
- 13/09/2025109,467 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2026113,595 mi+4,128 mi
- 01/10/2026113,808 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 3,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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