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DS05 PUG

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,263 mi
Last recorded160,263 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 PUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 160,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,704 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 134,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,544 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,924 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,485 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,320 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 33,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,404 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 26,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake warning light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,269 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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DS05 PUG is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 PUG, 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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DS05 PUG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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