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BF11 WJC

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 WJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 131,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 131,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 127,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 120,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,551 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 113,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,979 miles

Emissions to lean to register.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undercover fitted length of vehicle.

Fail 30 May 2016 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions to lean to register.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undercover fitted length of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,812 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts to their outer side walls, Not deep enough to reach the protective cords.

Advise rear diff oil leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2015 71,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts to their outer side walls, Not deep enough to reach the protective cords.

Advise rear diff oil leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BF11 WJC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF11 WJC, 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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BF11 WJC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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