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F18 RCJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,853 mi
Last recorded122,853 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 RCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,949 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,099 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,286 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,285 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,563 miles

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

n/s/r reverse lamp inop

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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F18 RCJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F18 RCJ, 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 F18 RCJ registered?

F18 RCJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is F18 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 RCJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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