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SV11 NBZ

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,303 mi
Last recorded97,303 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 NBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 97,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,530 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,622 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,384 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring insecure - bracket missing from strut (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres nearing wear limit ( 225/60 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 77,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted ( Offside slightly worse ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring insecure - bracket missing from strut (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not fully tested due to seized brake

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres nearing wear limit ( 225/60 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,234 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,511 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

off side front tyre & near side rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

off side front tyre & near side rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,480 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,860 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear 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 NBZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

SV11 NBZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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