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VPH 900

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,371 mi
Last recorded143,371 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 900
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,371 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,278 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers fitted limiting access to some under vehicle components

Fail 13 Jun 2024 135,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers fitted limiting access to some under vehicle components

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering co-axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 114,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,288 miles

underfloor trims fitted limiting access to underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,995 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full access to all engine bay components

under floor covers fitted not allowing full access to some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dip beam (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dip beam (1.8)

engine covers fitted not allowing full access to all engine bay components

under floor covers fitted not allowing full access to some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VPH 900 is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VPH 900, 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 VPH 900 registered?

VPH 900 is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is VPH 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 900 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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