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DM51 ALF

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,259 mi
Last recorded70,259 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 ALF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 65,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,208 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre running inner edge off

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,670 miles

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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DM51 ALF is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DM51 ALF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DM51 ALF?

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What year was DM51 ALF registered?

DM51 ALF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is DM51 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM51 ALF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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