2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BX11 WLJ
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 121,163 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BX11 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 121,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX11 WLJ 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 (BX11 WLJ) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BX11 WLJ Mileage History
- 06/11/202191,144 mi
- 03/11/202297,288 mi+6,144 mi
- 24/01/2024105,522 mi+8,234 mi
- 22/02/2025113,857 mi+8,335 mi
- 24/02/2026121,163 mi+7,306 mi
Average of roughly 6,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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