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BU11 OCT

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 OCT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,086 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working alongside offside. Nothing happening and headlight aim seems low (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low, approx 3-4mm before touching metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease, possibly just requires new small clip after clean down

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear outer CV boot deteriorated and leaking grease

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,829 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,542 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR AT 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

suspect screen wash to be frozen

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,985 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BU11 OCT 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 86.7%.

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 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 BU11 OCT, 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 BU11 OCT registered?

BU11 OCT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is BU11 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 OCT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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