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SN11 OAU

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN11 OAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,724 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,740 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges badly (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges badly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges badly (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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SN11 OAU 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 76.9%.

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 SN11 OAU, 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 SN11 OAU registered?

SN11 OAU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is SN11 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN11 OAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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