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FV11 NBD

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 145,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,623 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2024 130,639 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 122,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2023 122,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2022 116,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 112,021 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 112,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,639 miles

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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FV11 NBD 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 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 FV11 NBD, 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 FV11 NBD registered?

FV11 NBD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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