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C8 JFL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JFL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,662 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,041 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,931 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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C8 JFL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C8 JFL, 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 C8 JFL registered?

C8 JFL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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