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AF11 XVW

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 147,568 miles

body under cover with underseal

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2025 133,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 133,862 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Various Coil Springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,553 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - due to rack arm play (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from the rear diff pinion oil seal and the offside diff driveshaft oil seal

Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - due to rack arm play (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside inner rack arm joint play/rack (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from the rear diff pinion oil seal and the offside diff driveshaft oil seal

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear diff oil seal slight mist of oil

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,114 miles

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

slight play in offside inner rack arm ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2017 91,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,221 miles

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,995 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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AF11 XVW is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black 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 AF11 XVW, 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 AF11 XVW registered?

AF11 XVW is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is AF11 XVW safe to buy?

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