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AV11 AVK

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 AVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,972 miles

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

rear diff minor oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,746 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front brake shield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,744 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front brake shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,160 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate is insecure

Rear O/S differential seal is leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate is insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential has a slight fluid leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,706 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,706 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,298 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,930 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 24,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 AVK is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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