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A1 CEB

2011 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 123,687 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,549 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,596 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,449 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,439 miles

Offside reverse light not working.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,291 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 CEB is a 2011 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 A1 CEB, 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 A1 CEB registered?

A1 CEB is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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