2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW61 DFJ
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 132,433 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 DFJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 132,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 DFJ Mileage History
- 11/12/201443,076 mi
- 30/11/201554,220 mi+11,144 mi
- 06/01/201760,374 mi+6,154 mi
- 09/01/201760,375 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/201869,189 mi+8,814 mi
- 08/03/201869,190 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201979,880 mi+10,690 mi
- 06/03/202089,822 mi+9,942 mi
- 08/03/202195,823 mi+6,001 mi
- 10/03/202195,823 mi
- 27/04/2022104,499 mi+8,676 mi
- 05/04/2023112,531 mi+8,032 mi
- 24/04/2024121,128 mi+8,597 mi
- 29/04/2024121,179 mi+51 mi
- 29/04/2025128,245 mi+7,066 mi
- 02/04/2026132,432 mi+4,187 mi
- 07/04/2026132,433 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,893 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (SW61 DFJ) between December 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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