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A8 DCM

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,277 mi
Last recorded175,277 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 175,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 167,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,227 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 149,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,984 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,815 miles

Headlight aims on low limit

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A8 DCM is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 DCM, 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 A8 DCM registered?

A8 DCM is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is A8 DCM safe to buy?

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