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AV11 APY

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,951 mi
Last recorded169,951 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 APY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 169,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 163,972 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 155,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 151,578 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp Broken But Secure

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

Pass 26 May 2021 144,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,867 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 128,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 122,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,472 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,646 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 91,646 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,515 miles

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

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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AV11 APY 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 72.2%.

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 AV11 APY, 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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AV11 APY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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