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CE04 WAT

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,531 mi
Last recorded215,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 WAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 215,531 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 215,531 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 200,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 184,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 158,719 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,707 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,363 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside front steering

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,089 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge

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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CE04 WAT 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 80%.

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 CE04 WAT, 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 CE04 WAT registered?

CE04 WAT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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