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X3 FLS

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 FLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,472 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,422 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,294 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 51,294 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 32,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres edges and walls are perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,055 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 24,055 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,216 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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X3 FLS is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X3 FLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X3 FLS registered?

X3 FLS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is X3 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 FLS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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