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SO11 BAV

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,020 mi
Last recorded227,020 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 BAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 227,020 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn /pads new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 217,090 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack knuckle as slight play

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all seats ()

Pass 27 Jul 2023 209,904 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child fitted across whole of back seats ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring broken

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 209,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child fitted across whole of back seats ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 201,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2022 201,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire damaged

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 193,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 186,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall not down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged at top

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire cut on pad side

Pass 14 Aug 2019 179,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 179,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,797 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 104,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,343 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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SO11 BAV is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO11 BAV, 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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SO11 BAV is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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