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SM11 BJX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,142 mi
Last recorded104,142 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 BJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2023 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer CV leaking

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,303 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 72,070 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 63,009 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 53,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,355 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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SM11 BJX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SM11 BJX, 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

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What year was SM11 BJX registered?

SM11 BJX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is SM11 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 BJX 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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