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VAD 5X

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,868 mi
Last recorded123,868 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 5X
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,679 miles

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

crank pulley cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,369 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,976 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Rear pads getting low

both rear tyre starting to crack in between the tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,869 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tyres tread (no cord)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres have slight cracks appearing in groves of tread

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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VAD 5X 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 VAD 5X, 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 VAD 5X registered?

VAD 5X is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is VAD 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 5X 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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