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FL11 VLH

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,783 mi
Last recorded231,783 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 VLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 231,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also brake pads are worn more than O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 214,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 200,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 183,459 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,439 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 142,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,718 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,587 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,618 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,684 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Offside Front Steering rack inner arm has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,631 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted, partially obscuring some testable items from view.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FL11 VLH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL11 VLH, 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 FL11 VLH registered?

FL11 VLH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FL11 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL11 VLH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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