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SH11 LAH

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 LAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,029 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,836 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 90,875 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,347 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,572 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,800 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight knock from steering (no play found)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 41,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,022 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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SH11 LAH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH11 LAH, 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 SH11 LAH registered?

SH11 LAH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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