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BR51 SEA

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 SEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 113,380 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,377 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,448 miles

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge / nail in tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,773 miles

nsf tyre has slight wear on edges

osf tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,849 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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BR51 SEA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR51 SEA, 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

How do I check the history of BR51 SEA?

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What year was BR51 SEA registered?

BR51 SEA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BR51 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR51 SEA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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