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A18 SKX

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,770 mi
Last recorded160,770 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 160,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 153,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,573 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,468 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 123,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,072 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,968 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,558 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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A18 SKX is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 A18 SKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SKX registered?

A18 SKX is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is A18 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SKX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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