2011 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · T143 BFJ
2011 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 143,958 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T143 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 143,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T143 BFJ 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 (T143 BFJ) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T143 BFJ Mileage History
- 02/01/2024133,095 mi
- 11/12/2024137,737 mi+4,642 mi
- 11/12/2024137,737 mi
- 11/12/2025143,958 mi+6,221 mi
- 11/12/2025143,958 mi
Average of roughly 5,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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