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TA51 BAM

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,179 mi
Last recorded205,179 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA51 BAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 205,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 187,849 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 187,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,184 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 130,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 130,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

water ingress noted nearside rear light unit

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,170 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 31,945 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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TA51 BAM is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TA51 BAM, 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 TA51 BAM registered?

TA51 BAM is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is TA51 BAM safe to buy?

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