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J3 NWX

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,194 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,925 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,515 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 105,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,029 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,621 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,557 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 57,607 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 57,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,892 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 63,892 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,507 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,161 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,053 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 45,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,173 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2010 20,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

NOTE::; ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP FLASHES ON & OFF DURING EMMISIONS TEST..(FAULT INDICATION.....MAYBE RELATED TO EMMISSIONS FAILURE).....Thanx....

O/S REAR TYRE FEATHERED, NAILED & ALSO CLOSE TO IT'S LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH.....

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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J3 NWX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J3 NWX, 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 J3 NWX registered?

J3 NWX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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