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CV11 ZPZ

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 ZPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,930 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 121,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 186,703 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring/hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring/hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak excessively leaking ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,691 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower central arms bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Steooing on inner edge, wearing on outer, slight damage to outer & inner wall no cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both, rear outer cv boots starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to other components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge NO VISABLE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge NO VISABLE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Boot damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 83,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 74,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 74,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 65,344 miles

vin plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 60,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,713 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,991 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering.

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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CV11 ZPZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CV11 ZPZ, 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 CV11 ZPZ registered?

CV11 ZPZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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