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W12 MGW

2011 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,715 mi
Last recorded163,715 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 163,715 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2025 163,711 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2024 150,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip in windscreen

nearside mirror wobbly

rear differential damp

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,329 miles

chip in screen

Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,731 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 113,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,949 miles

front tyres worn on edges almost to cords on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,652 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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W12 MGW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W12 MGW, 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 W12 MGW registered?

W12 MGW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is W12 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 MGW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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