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740 PMD

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,745 mi
Last recorded154,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 PMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,745 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,856 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 143,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

o/s/f - n/s/r- o/s/r Shock absorber gaiters detached

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,787 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,279 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,841 miles

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

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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740 PMD is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 740 PMD, 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 740 PMD registered?

740 PMD is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is 740 PMD safe to buy?

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