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FP11 DCF

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,747 mi
Last recorded160,747 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 DCF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 160,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limit (1.6mm tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 160,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limit (1.6mm tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 151,137 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 122,480 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,931 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,931 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,446 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,635 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 27,301 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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FP11 DCF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP11 DCF, 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 FP11 DCF registered?

FP11 DCF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is FP11 DCF safe to buy?

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