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A20 VTN

2011 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,163 mi
Last recorded201,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 201,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 197,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 195,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 190,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 177,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,013 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 143,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 143,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 119,212 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Damage to bumper and wing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,032 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,429 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,065 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,649 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 VTN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTN, 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 A20 VTN registered?

A20 VTN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is A20 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VTN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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