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C8 GEX

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,220 mi
Last recorded110,220 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 110,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,042 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 96,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,837 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive al mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vin plate missing

Fail 28 Dec 2022 91,779 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive al mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vin plate missing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,081 miles

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

vin sticker missing

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,275 miles

Boot compartment wet due to water ingress

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation build up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Main identification label/chassis label missing

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 76,275 miles

Boot compartment wet due to water ingress

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation build up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Main identification label/chassis label missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 69,920 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,682 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,198 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,429 miles

under engine and body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 49,897 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 49,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing.

Pass 21 May 2016 43,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,325 miles

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

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

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

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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C8 GEX is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C8 GEX, 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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C8 GEX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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