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SW04 LCW

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,477 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,077 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn inner edge ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 35,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn inner edge ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,857 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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SW04 LCW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW04 LCW, 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 SW04 LCW registered?

SW04 LCW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is SW04 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 LCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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