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AA05 SYL

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 SYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,134 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,492 miles

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,448 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

heavy under body corrosion

tpms on soild

Fail 6 Dec 2022 79,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr/osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x rear + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

heavy under body corrosion

tpms on soild

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,518 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light illuminated but registered2011

Fail 13 Aug 2021 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light illuminated but registered2011

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,492 miles

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

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

Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Testable Items

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 70,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn also scored

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 54,997 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer NSF tyre worn on outer edge - no cords visable

Offside Front Outer OSF tyre has a small cut in outer wall - no cords visable

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,080 miles

O/S/R. and N/S/R. Shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,096 miles

rear diff end plate damp

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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AA05 SYL is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AA05 SYL, 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 AA05 SYL registered?

AA05 SYL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is AA05 SYL safe to buy?

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