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E3 XST

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,328 mi
Last recorded110,328 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 XST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,328 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,444 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,855 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back up position lamp in tailgate not working

Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back up position lamp in tailgate not working

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,300 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

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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E3 XST is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 XST, 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

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What year was E3 XST registered?

E3 XST is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is E3 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 XST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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