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E5 NLS

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 NLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,382 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,997 miles

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

two small cracks in windscreen [not affecting drivers view]

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,997 miles

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

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

two small cracks in windscreen [not affecting drivers view]

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake back plate loose

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,710 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,039 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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E5 NLS is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E5 NLS, 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 E5 NLS registered?

E5 NLS is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is E5 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 NLS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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