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D21 WHE

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 WHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,062 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 123,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,790 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 25 Mar 2024 112,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,749 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

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

suspension light on dash to indicate fault - system operating fine

Fail 16 Mar 2023 105,749 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

suspension light on dash to indicate fault - system operating fine

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,293 miles

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

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,948 miles

Limited inspection-under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D21 WHE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D21 WHE, 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 D21 WHE registered?

D21 WHE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is D21 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 WHE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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