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X3 MBU

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,259 mi
Last recorded99,259 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 MBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 99,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 86,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,754 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,663 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,747 miles

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 22 Nov 2017 27,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,598 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 20,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 15,375 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly but not showing cords

offside front tyre badly wearing on inner edges but showing cords

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 MBU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X3 MBU registered?

X3 MBU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is X3 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 MBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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