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X3 LNJ

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

71,861 mi
Last recorded71,861 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 LNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 162,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,445 miles

Front brake back plates loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 68,445 miles

Front brake back plates loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 149,347 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 149,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,699 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2024 65,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 129,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,633 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 119,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 2mm, perishing, worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 82,352 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,560 miles

Transmission Leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,735 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,735 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 66,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,661 miles

tyres getting low on tread on car

Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres getting low on tread on car

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,122 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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X3 LNJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 X3 LNJ, 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 X3 LNJ registered?

X3 LNJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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