2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GX11 PXZ
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 139,982 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX11 PXZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 139,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX11 PXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X3 (GX11 PXZ) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GX11 PXZ Mileage History
- 12/05/2022119,483 mi
- 22/05/2023128,246 mi+8,763 mi
- 05/10/2024129,111 mi+865 mi
- 29/09/2025139,982 mi+10,871 mi
Average of roughly 6,058 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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