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HIG 5402

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

153,039 mi
Last recorded153,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5402
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 174,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,014 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear brake lines wet not 100% sure if water or brake fluid. Needs further investigation.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 131,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear brake lines wet not 100% sure if water or brake fluid. Needs further investigation.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 119,180 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 119,180 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged.

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

Under trays and Engine covers fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,317 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 106,317 miles

Front Position lamp not working nsf+osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,143 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 116,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,864 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 May 2018 101,960 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,384 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cut just within requirements (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge-almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge-close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,376 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and cut just within requirements (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge-almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge-close to cords (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,193 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,708 miles

rear diff is damp with oil

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre valve is very cracked

rear diff is damp with oil

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,178 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HIG 5402 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 HIG 5402, 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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HIG 5402 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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