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TDZ 97

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 97
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,915 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 114,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,157 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,291 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 105,290 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,174 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod joint

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod joint

Pass 14 May 2018 89,752 miles

Front tyres worn.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 May 2017 85,051 miles

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 May 2016 79,903 miles

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 May 2015 74,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 69,575 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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TDZ 97 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 TDZ 97, 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 TDZ 97 registered?

TDZ 97 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is TDZ 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 97 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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