2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PY61 KBJ
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 88,817 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 88,817 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.
PY61 KBJ 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 (PY61 KBJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PY61 KBJ Mileage History
- 06/12/202277,589 mi
- 05/12/202381,574 mi+3,985 mi
- 05/12/202485,579 mi+4,005 mi
- 28/11/202588,816 mi+3,237 mi
- 28/11/202588,817 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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