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X8 PBL

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 PBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,882 miles

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

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

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 23 Mar 2023 75,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,714 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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X8 PBL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X8 PBL, 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 X8 PBL registered?

X8 PBL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is X8 PBL safe to buy?

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