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V3 ACW

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,090 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,173 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,144 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 56,555 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,226 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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V3 ACW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V3 ACW, 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 V3 ACW registered?

V3 ACW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is V3 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 ACW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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