2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW61 DFG
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 139,619 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW61 DFG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 139,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 DFG Mileage History
- 21/11/201458,616 mi
- 10/12/201572,518 mi+13,902 mi
- 06/12/201690,569 mi+18,051 mi
- 05/12/2017103,877 mi+13,308 mi
- 06/12/2017103,879 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/2019113,968 mi+10,089 mi
- 23/01/2019113,968 mi
- 16/01/2020121,766 mi+7,798 mi
- 17/01/2020121,772 mi+6 mi
- 27/01/2021123,516 mi+1,744 mi
- 05/04/2022136,729 mi+13,213 mi
- 27/03/2023138,331 mi+1,602 mi
- 28/03/2023138,332 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2024139,018 mi+686 mi
- 04/04/2024139,020 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/2025139,467 mi+447 mi
- 02/04/2025139,468 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2026139,619 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (SW61 DFG) between November 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Brake insecure Disc backplate insecure (1.1.21 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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