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X55 POL

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,297 mi
Last recorded112,297 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 POL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 104,369 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 104,355 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper wire rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Caliper wire rubbing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,243 miles

condition of rear number plate

wear offside front track rod

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,111 miles

front brake pads over 50% worn

slight plasy on o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 May 2017 59,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 May 2017 59,570 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,334 miles

child seat

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,044 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,566 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 POL is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 POL, 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 X55 POL registered?

X55 POL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is X55 POL safe to buy?

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