2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · PY11 VNW
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 81,957 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY11 VNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 81,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY11 VNW 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 (PY11 VNW) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PY11 VNW Mileage History
- 26/10/202267,934 mi
- 01/11/202267,934 mi
- 31/10/202368,803 mi+869 mi
- 29/11/202472,147 mi+3,344 mi
- 20/11/202581,957 mi+9,810 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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