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ESK 873

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 873
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,306 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 58,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,277 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 58,277 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 55,823 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,232 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,962 miles

Offside small chip in windscreen may spread

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,286 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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ESK 873 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ESK 873, 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 ESK 873 registered?

ESK 873 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is ESK 873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 873 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESK 873 have outstanding finance?

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