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SH11 OVC

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 OVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 143,047 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 130,256 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 119,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 79,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,385 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OVC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

SH11 OVC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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