2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · H1 RAU
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 40,237 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H1 RAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 40,237 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.
H1 RAU 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 (H1 RAU) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
H1 RAU Mileage History
- 15/08/202234,206 mi
- 31/07/202335,781 mi+1,575 mi
- 25/07/202437,810 mi+2,029 mi
- 22/07/202540,237 mi+2,427 mi
Average of roughly 2,055 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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