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AK11 ZTC

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,770 mi
Last recorded147,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZTC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 147,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 140,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges on/close 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at wear limit + inner edges 0mm - recommend to replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,459 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 133,340 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake wear warning light on

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,425 miles

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

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

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

TPMS warning lamp on

Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake back plates both completely dethatched and secured by zip ties and chicken wire to moving parts of suspension and steering, likely to become entangled in hub/brake assy.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,918 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,914 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,722 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,578 miles

Engine cover/ under tray fitted

Object removed from drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,456 miles

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 ZTC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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