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ET11 AOE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 AOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,436 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,818 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Bald inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,295 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,989 miles

Full under trays, Engine cover and plastic sill covers preventing fill examination of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,574 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,573 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Inner and outer lamps not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,698 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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ET11 AOE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET11 AOE, 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 ET11 AOE registered?

ET11 AOE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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