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FY11 EMV

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,757 mi
Last recorded124,757 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 EMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tight in operation (7.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Rear differential leak

Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tight in operation (7.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Rear differential leak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,553 miles

Differential oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,636 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,714 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 57,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,163 miles

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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FY11 EMV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY11 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 EMV registered?

FY11 EMV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is FY11 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 EMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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