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A20 RXJ

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 116,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,546 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,675 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin depth 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,448 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Rear (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,448 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Rear (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,538 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges - 245/50 r18 100y frt (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,839 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,730 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 40,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 245/50 r18 100y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres cracking on tread area

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,654 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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A20 RXJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 RXJ, 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 A20 RXJ registered?

A20 RXJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is A20 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 RXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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