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SW11 GGP

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,251 mi
Last recorded119,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 119,251 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2026 119,249 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,166 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/transfer box/ rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 114,166 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/transfer box/ rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,209 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,044 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2020 87,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 83,907 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,971 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,369 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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SW11 GGP 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 SW11 GGP, 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 SW11 GGP registered?

SW11 GGP is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SW11 GGP safe to buy?

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