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FFZ 9852

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,179 mi
Last recorded136,179 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 9852
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 128,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,804 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,819 miles

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

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

shields fitted

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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FFZ 9852 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFZ 9852, 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 FFZ 9852 registered?

FFZ 9852 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is FFZ 9852 safe to buy?

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