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F16 JLA

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

219,383 mi
Last recorded219,383 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 JLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 219,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing stiff when turning lock to lock

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing stiff when turning lock to lock

Fail 10 Apr 2026 219,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing stiff when turning lock to lock

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing stiff when turning lock to lock

Pass 14 Apr 2025 210,386 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing seized

Pass 13 Nov 2024 203,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 194,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 182,395 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2022 182,395 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Offside Front Windscreen has light stone chip damage in the swept area.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 153,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 144,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,595 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges , inner low

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

screen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,864 miles

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

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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F16 JLA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F16 JLA, 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 F16 JLA registered?

F16 JLA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is F16 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 JLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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