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SP11 FWB

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,185 mi
Last recorded125,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,512 miles

Large factory fitted undertrays obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Aug 2024 116,628 miles

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

Vehicle has large factory undertrays fitted to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays obscuring view

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,338 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

O/S/F Steering Rack Tie Arm Slight Free Play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

O/S/F Steering Rack Tie Arm Slight Free Play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp slightly discoloured compared to offside front

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 13 Oct 2022 96,843 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp slightly discoloured compared to offside front

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 16 Oct 2021 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,731 miles

Front washers weak pressure

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 75,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front washers weak pressure

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,885 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SP11 FWB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP11 FWB, 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 SP11 FWB registered?

SP11 FWB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is SP11 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP11 FWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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