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S17 GHE

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 GHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,914 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,704 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,868 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,199 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,182 miles

removed item from drivers view

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,817 miles

stone chip in zone "A" of windscreen, been repaired.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,022 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)

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

slight play within o/s of steering rack

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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S17 GHE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey 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 S17 GHE, 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 S17 GHE registered?

S17 GHE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is S17 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 GHE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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