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VK11 UWD

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,712 mi
Last recorded71,712 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 UWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 71,712 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,932 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,945 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,526 miles

electronic headlamp aim adjustment switch in drivers compartment does not effect the nearside headlamp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

electronic headlamp aim adjustment switch in drivers compartment does not effect the nearside headlamp

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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VK11 UWD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK11 UWD, 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 VK11 UWD registered?

VK11 UWD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VK11 UWD safe to buy?

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