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VA11 GAU

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,151 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,089 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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VA11 GAU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VA11 GAU, 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 VA11 GAU registered?

VA11 GAU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is VA11 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 GAU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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