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VX11 FLK

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,841 mi
Last recorded180,841 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 180,841 miles

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear rubber suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ( front most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 180,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear rubber suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ( front most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 169,386 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2024 169,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged CUT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 161,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 151,132 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Fail 6 May 2022 151,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 14 May 2021 139,911 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 139,911 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 124,074 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2020 124,074 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced inccorectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorectly (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,111 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2019 115,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to perish

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,857 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,654 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 FLK is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLK, 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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VX11 FLK is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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