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FH11 BOV

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,512 mi
Last recorded133,512 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 BOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,976 miles

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

Front Lower arm inner bush starting to perish

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear track control arm bushes perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,255 miles

Offside Front play in track rod

Fail 19 Sep 2023 126,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front play in track rod

Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 117,076 miles

under engine sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,780 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,044 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

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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FH11 BOV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH11 BOV, 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 FH11 BOV registered?

FH11 BOV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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