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SY11 CWJ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 CWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 106,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 95,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,757 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 82,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 71,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,825 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread at 1.0mm on outside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 36,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread at 1.0mm on outside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY11 CWJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 SY11 CWJ, 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 SY11 CWJ registered?

SY11 CWJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is SY11 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 CWJ 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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