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C1 AYE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,748 mi
Last recorded178,748 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 178,748 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,863 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,955 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking noise through steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 140,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking noise through steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor fault

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C1 AYE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C1 AYE, 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 C1 AYE registered?

C1 AYE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is C1 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 AYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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