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FT11 LLV

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 130,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,576 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,701 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,645 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,286 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,370 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear Wheel in need of Tracking.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,493 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear Wheel in need of Tracking.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,117 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside front suspention

Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,062 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,062 miles

Front 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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FT11 LLV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT11 LLV, 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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FT11 LLV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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