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W66 BEA

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,262 mi
Last recorded133,262 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW66 BEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,262 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,726 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,180 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 120,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,635 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 110,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,225 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,202 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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W66 BEA is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W66 BEA, 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 W66 BEA registered?

W66 BEA is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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