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AV11 HLG

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 157,306 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65 r 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 142,361 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undetrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 16 Mar 2024 142,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undetrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 11 Mar 2023 132,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 132,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,639 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,886 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 111,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,835 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HLG 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 70.6%.

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 HLG, 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 AV11 HLG registered?

AV11 HLG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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