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GC02 ZEP

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 ZEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 129,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,962 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 122,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,769 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 110,769 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2018 82,776 miles

Low emissions diesel No printout for emissions

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,444 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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GC02 ZEP is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GC02 ZEP, 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 GC02 ZEP registered?

GC02 ZEP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is GC02 ZEP safe to buy?

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