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SWC 866W

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,917 mi
Last recorded134,917 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 866W
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 134,917 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil weep from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 134,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil weep from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 124,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,356 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 109,254 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,566 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,676 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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SWC 866W 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 SWC 866W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWC 866W registered?

SWC 866W is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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The MOT history for SWC 866W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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