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EA11 BHY

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,524 mi
Last recorded151,524 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 BHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,524 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 150,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire starting too wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire starting too wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR,OSR and NSF seats have child seats installed ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2021 99,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,926 miles

temporary masking tape fitted on offside headlamp.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,388 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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EA11 BHY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA11 BHY, 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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EA11 BHY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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