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J4 XBE

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,991 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 43,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,632 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 36,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 33,109 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,252 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 26,158 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 26,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 22,037 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2018 16,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,231 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 6,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 4,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 4,214 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J4 XBE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J4 XBE, 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 J4 XBE registered?

J4 XBE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is J4 XBE safe to buy?

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