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S11 XBY

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,613 mi
Last recorded103,613 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2026 103,613 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2025 98,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 90,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,132 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2020 75,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 75,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,037 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 44,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S11 XBY is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S11 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S11 XBY registered?

S11 XBY is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is S11 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 XBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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