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XX03 VAL

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,474 mi
Last recorded109,474 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 VAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,251 miles

Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 17 Oct 2022 90,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,900 miles

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,369 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 15 Oct 2019 72,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Exstension (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 54,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Exstension (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,172 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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XX03 VAL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XX03 VAL, 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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XX03 VAL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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