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SC52 ART

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,563 mi
Last recorded150,563 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 ART
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 150,563 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 135,501 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 135,501 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake disc backing plate touching disc (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,380 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,851 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,420 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 85,728 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,017 miles

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,017 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,103 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,875 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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SC52 ART is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC52 ART, 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 SC52 ART registered?

SC52 ART is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SC52 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 ART shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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