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ST11 XBU

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 XBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 148,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,806 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 126,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,585 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 93,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,705 miles

engine covers and undertrats fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrats fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,244 miles

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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ST11 XBU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST11 XBU, 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 ST11 XBU registered?

ST11 XBU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is ST11 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 XBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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