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V700 TAR

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 TAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,610 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,425 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 72,425 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 64,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 60,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (inner) slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,859 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,038 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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V700 TAR is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V700 TAR, 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 V700 TAR registered?

V700 TAR is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is V700 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 TAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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