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HU51 SET

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU51 SET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/55r17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/55r17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 67,746 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,220 miles

Front shock gaiters split

Nearside Front slight cut to inner/outer tyre wall

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front shock dust cover broken up

offside front shock dust cover broken up

offside steering arm drum stick inner joint has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,867 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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HU51 SET is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HU51 SET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HU51 SET registered?

HU51 SET is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is HU51 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU51 SET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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