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G6 BCW

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 BCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 120,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,931 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 106,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,368 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,322 miles

Nearside Front slight perishing in tread

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,827 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear driveshafts corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 79,827 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected pad wear sensor wiring. (refitted) (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear driveshafts corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,185 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,557 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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G6 BCW 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 75%.

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 G6 BCW, 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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G6 BCW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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