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FG11 ZPF

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,649 mi
Last recorded185,649 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZPF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 185,649 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 183,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 183,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged and tread below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 171,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2023 171,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2023 171,207 miles

Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2022 155,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 142,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,273 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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FG11 ZPF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG11 ZPF, 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 FG11 ZPF registered?

FG11 ZPF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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