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S30 BDL

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 BDL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 89,478 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,272 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 87,231 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,607 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,607 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 10 Nov 2020 58,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,149 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 48,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,923 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 32,313 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 23,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,840 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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S30 BDL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S30 BDL, 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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S30 BDL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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