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H9 FSM

2011 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 FSM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 73,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,000 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,000 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,934 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 55,934 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,500 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,218 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,382 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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H9 FSM is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol 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 H9 FSM, 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 H9 FSM registered?

H9 FSM is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is H9 FSM safe to buy?

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