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W10 SMG

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,570 mi
Last recorded97,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,180 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 91,362 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,750 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front slightly damaged - Rear faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 86,750 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front slightly damaged - Rear faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,956 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,768 miles

Both front tyres have worn on the inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W10 SMG is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W10 SMG, 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 W10 SMG registered?

W10 SMG is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is W10 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 SMG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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