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SV11 TFE

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,728 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn,lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 99,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn,lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 91,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,872 miles

Offside Front Inner tir rod has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured condensation present (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured condensation present (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,854 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,245 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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SV11 TFE is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SV11 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

SV11 TFE is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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