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SV11 EFC

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 EFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,143 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 86,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,863 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 72,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 54,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2017 39,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 39,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,897 miles

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall damaged (no ply/cord exposed)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,464 miles

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged (no cord/ply showing)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

official parking sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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SV11 EFC 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 68.4%.

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 SV11 EFC, 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 SV11 EFC registered?

SV11 EFC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2011.

Is SV11 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 EFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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