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VF11 KCA

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF11 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,194 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2021 105,515 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 105,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,244 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,029 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,105 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,621 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,557 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,892 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 63,892 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,161 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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VF11 KCA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VF11 KCA, 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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VF11 KCA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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