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VX11 BVU

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,693 mi
Last recorded132,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 BVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 132,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror body missing but not effecting the mirror

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 124,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,287 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,388 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,874 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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VX11 BVU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX11 BVU, 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 VX11 BVU registered?

VX11 BVU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is VX11 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX11 BVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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