2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PJ61 YRM
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 154,807 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ61 YRM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 154,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ61 YRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (PJ61 YRM) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PJ61 YRM Mileage History
- 20/09/2022105,978 mi
- 31/10/2023127,976 mi+21,998 mi
- 05/11/2024144,368 mi+16,392 mi
- 25/03/2026154,807 mi+10,439 mi
Average of roughly 13,911 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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