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2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 EST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 113,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm (Curved arm) slight play in ball joint and inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm, outer ball joint. Very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 78,355 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 30,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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G23 EST is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G23 EST, 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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G23 EST is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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