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SY11 NEF

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,866 mi
Last recorded153,866 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 NEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 153,866 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty on underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2024 148,768 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

vehicle rusty on underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,472 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft boot slight misting of grease

Fail 2 Nov 2023 143,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear driveshaft boot slight misting of grease

Pass 29 Oct 2022 138,819 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could be in steering rack ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,612 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,515 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,601 miles

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH SHOWING FAULT AT REAR LIGHT

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,202 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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SY11 NEF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NEF, 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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SY11 NEF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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