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EY11 FVL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 FVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 134,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,779 miles

Offside Slight play in O/S inner track rod

Fail 16 Oct 2025 131,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Slight play in O/S inner track rod

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,050 miles

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2023 120,697 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded centre coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded centre coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre rear seat belt stalk not working

Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions analyzer unable to pick up gasses, emissions clean

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,564 miles

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions reading too low for analyser to pick up

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,279 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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EY11 FVL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY11 FVL, 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 EY11 FVL registered?

EY11 FVL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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The MOT history for EY11 FVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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