2011 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · S11 XBY
2011 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 98,561 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S11 XBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 98,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S11 XBY 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 (S11 XBY) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S11 XBY Mileage History
- 07/04/202284,930 mi
- 11/04/202390,148 mi+5,218 mi
- 12/04/202390,149 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202494,399 mi+4,250 mi
- 01/05/202598,561 mi+4,162 mi
Average of roughly 4,445 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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