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VN11 ZZF

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ZZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,208 miles

At drive slightly juddering, when fully over turn, ether side, but not affecting driving

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

At drive slightly juddering, when fully over turn, ether side, but not affecting driving

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,788 miles

At drive slightly juddering, when fully over turn, both sides

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,430 miles

At drive slightly juddering when fully turn, both sides

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 75,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough Slightly nocking when over turning fully (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 74,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,173 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,625 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,777 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 ZZF is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZF, 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 VN11 ZZF registered?

VN11 ZZF is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is VN11 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 ZZF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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