2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW61 VVM
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 125,538 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 VVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 125,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 VVM Mileage History
- 18/10/2023107,484 mi
- 20/09/2024116,785 mi+9,301 mi
- 27/09/2024116,931 mi+146 mi
- 22/09/2025125,583 mi+8,652 mi
- 23/09/2025125,538 mi-45 mi
Average of roughly 9,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW61 VVM 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 (SW61 VVM) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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