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SP11 UMT

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,524 mi
Last recorded124,524 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,524 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 117,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,064 miles

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

underfloor corrosion across the chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing(225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 97,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges + cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2019 87,937 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges + cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,014 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Cut in NSF tyre tread, not exposing cord.

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 UMT is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

SP11 UMT is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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