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X55 MAC

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,807 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 121,716 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,001 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,860 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,037 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp glass damaged

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,850 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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X55 MAC is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 X55 MAC, 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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X55 MAC is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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