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AO11 XPL

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,516 mi
Last recorded154,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 154,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 141,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 141,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,084 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 116,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,187 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,298 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 107,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2018 92,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,722 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 XPL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 AO11 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO11 XPL registered?

AO11 XPL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is AO11 XPL safe to buy?

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