2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AO11 SWV
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 198,244 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO11 SWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2025
- 198,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO11 SWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (AO11 SWV) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO11 SWV Mileage History
- 14/04/2023173,104 mi
- 26/04/2023173,362 mi+258 mi
- 23/04/2024184,821 mi+11,459 mi
- 26/04/2024184,916 mi+95 mi
- 18/04/2025198,244 mi+13,328 mi
Average of roughly 12,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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