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BG11 UPN

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 UPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 135,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,689 miles

under tray fitted and under body covers and side vsill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 106,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,396 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 101,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,468 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,468 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,704 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,073 miles

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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BG11 UPN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG11 UPN, 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 BG11 UPN registered?

BG11 UPN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is BG11 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 UPN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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