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SP11 XUJ

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,879 mi
Last recorded127,879 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 121,053 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 121,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 113,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,035 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,822 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 73,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc covers insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,678 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 54,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edges, 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,681 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,412 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on o/s steering rack

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 XUJ 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 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 SP11 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

SP11 XUJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is SP11 XUJ safe to buy?

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