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N24 PTM

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 PTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 98,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,901 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,858 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 98,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,946 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 97,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 97,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,188 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,432 miles

Bulb info/warning lamp on

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,432 miles

Bulb info/warning lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,249 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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N24 PTM is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 N24 PTM, 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 N24 PTM registered?

N24 PTM is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is N24 PTM safe to buy?

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