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J55 RFG

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,925 mi
Last recorded165,925 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 165,925 miles

Rear differential slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 157,399 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2023 152,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 143,588 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,803 miles

Offside Front Inner rack play

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 94,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic under tray covering mot-able items

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,639 miles

slight movement in off side steering rack ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,738 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)

small cut in NSR tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

small cut in NSR tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,523 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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J55 RFG 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 92.9%.

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 J55 RFG, 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 J55 RFG registered?

J55 RFG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 27 February 2011.

Is J55 RFG safe to buy?

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