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AK11 FAY

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,976 mi
Last recorded151,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 145,170 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 135,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack has visible play

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack slight play detected

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,530 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,676 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,684 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,684 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,164 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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AK11 FAY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK11 FAY, 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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AK11 FAY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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