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AJ11 MUV

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 MUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,364 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,799 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine covers and under-tray are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,706 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm -Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knocking noise when steering is rocked

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,555 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,121 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,264 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 82,264 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,649 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AJ11 MUV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 MUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ11 MUV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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