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SP11 FWA

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 121,451 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,194 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,130 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,873 miles

Chassis plate damaged

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,890 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer tread.

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has play.

Pass 23 May 2016 48,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,013 miles

both front wipers poor but still clear screen

front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

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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SP11 FWA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SP11 FWA, 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 SP11 FWA registered?

SP11 FWA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is SP11 FWA safe to buy?

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