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AO11 SVZ

2011 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 97,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 97,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 45,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 29,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 23,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 23,059 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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AO11 SVZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AO11 SVZ, 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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What year was AO11 SVZ registered?

AO11 SVZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is AO11 SVZ safe to buy?

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