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TL04 NES

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL04 NES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 132,846 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 132,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2025 120,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,370 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 113,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2023 104,429 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 104,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,087 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,575 miles

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

n/s/r brake pads on 1.5mm min limit and require changing

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,907 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,017 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,016 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,643 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges 245/45r19/98y

Pass 10 May 2016 43,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,479 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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TL04 NES is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TL04 NES, 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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TL04 NES is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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