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J444 FNL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 FNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 145,049 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 145,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 144,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end ball joint has play and makes worrying click. I recommend changing it as soon asa possible (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level was low - topped up with water

washer fluid tank was empty. Washer jets could not be tested, so the top up was carried out

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,209 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,204 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

offside front brake pad retaining clip missing

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,059 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,064 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,016 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J444 FNL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J444 FNL, 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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J444 FNL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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