2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SV11 VLB
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 29,925 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV11 VLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 29,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV11 VLB 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 (SV11 VLB) between April 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SV11 VLB Mileage History
- 01/04/202429,789 mi
- 11/04/202529,806 mi+17 mi
- 13/05/202529,813 mi+7 mi
- 14/05/202529,813 mi
- 01/10/202529,925 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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