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FW11 FEP

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW11 FEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,525 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,083 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread showing inner construction threads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,250 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,352 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside fron tyre has tear in side wall (inner)

Pass 8 May 2014 35,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,752 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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FW11 FEP is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 FW11 FEP, 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 FW11 FEP registered?

FW11 FEP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is FW11 FEP safe to buy?

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