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S20 SUU

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,717 mi
Last recorded142,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 132,880 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 132,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 118,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,874 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 12 Dec 2019 94,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,662 miles

slight lip and wear rear brake discs and rear pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

service light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,471 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front inner arm has a slight play

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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S20 SUU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S20 SUU, 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

How do I check the history of S20 SUU?

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What year was S20 SUU registered?

S20 SUU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is S20 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 SUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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