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VN11 LFW

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,221 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 72,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 72,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 68,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,019 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 59,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,564 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,563 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front tyre under inflated. (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested nearside front tyre under inflated. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside front tyre worn severely on both edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Removed ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,864 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 48,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,093 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,344 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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VN11 LFW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN11 LFW, 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 VN11 LFW registered?

VN11 LFW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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