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AX03 JAB

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,281 mi
Last recorded109,281 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,476 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,476 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 27,452 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 27,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 21,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect *2 (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 13,481 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AX03 JAB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX03 JAB, 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 AX03 JAB registered?

AX03 JAB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2011.

Is AX03 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 JAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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