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AC04 GEN

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 GEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 90,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advice (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 86,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,291 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))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear tread area splitting.

Offside Rear worn at inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,104 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre has small chuck taken out of tread

Pass 19 May 2014 20,193 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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AC04 GEN is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 AC04 GEN, 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 AC04 GEN registered?

AC04 GEN is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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