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C5 APN

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,827 mi
Last recorded143,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 APN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,827 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 88,637 miles

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

Offside slight play in rack

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,934 miles

nsf tyre worn unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 35,116 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (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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C5 APN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 C5 APN, 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 C5 APN registered?

C5 APN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is C5 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 APN 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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