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WH05 CBB

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 CBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,739 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,318 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,790 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges very close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre worn bald on outside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,129 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,677 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,770 miles

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

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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WH05 CBB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 WH05 CBB, 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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WH05 CBB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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