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FD11 VXA

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,850 mi
Last recorded154,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 VXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 154,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 146,852 miles

Nearside Front headlight mount broken

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 146,852 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight mount broken

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,984 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2023 127,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 121,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,677 miles

slight mist of oil around engine

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,945 miles

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight play in o/s/f inner suspension arm (curved)

slight smear to front wiper blades

Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight play in o/s/f inner suspension arm (curved)

slight smear to front wiper blades

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,850 miles

play offside front inner steering arm

slight smear front wipers

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,810 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x places (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD11 VXA is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FD11 VXA, 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 FD11 VXA registered?

FD11 VXA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is FD11 VXA safe to buy?

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