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FK02 MJL

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,009 mi
Last recorded169,009 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK02 MJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 169,009 miles

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

various surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2025 164,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 164,991 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 161,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,483 miles

Offside Front wheel slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,711 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn/ misshapen on the inner edge and has a cut down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,861 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads slightly low

play in o/s/f inner rack, also knocks when driving vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,408 miles

front control arm bushes worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,466 miles

osf inner rack joint worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,072 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

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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FK02 MJL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FK02 MJL, 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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FK02 MJL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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