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SP11 VLB

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,471 mi
Last recorded186,471 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 186,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/ drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 185,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower are ball joint wheel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tie bar inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/ drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 170,884 miles

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

Rear Rear axle is showing corrosion

plastic under trays are fitted restriction view of under componants

Fail 30 Nov 2023 170,856 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Rear axle is showing corrosion

plastic under trays are fitted restriction view of under componants

Pass 2 Dec 2022 160,831 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 160,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 153,663 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 144,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,373 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on. Wiring damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 133,845 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps. Incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,552 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play inner o/s/f steering joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play inner o/s/f steering joint

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 VLB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VLB, 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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SP11 VLB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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