Car statistics by year
2011 BMW X3
BMW X3 cars first registered in 2011: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2011, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 73.3% All 2011 cars 61.5%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 115,200 miles; all 2011 cars 96,500
- Left at the end of 2025 3,888 84.1% of the 4,624 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 6.1% All 2011 cars 9.8%
- Tests with an advisory 58.8% All 2011 cars 64.7%
- MOT tests in 2025 3,839 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2011 BMW X3s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 14 years old, 73.3% of 2011 BMW X3 MOT tests were passed first time, against 61.5% for all cars first registered in 2011. 2011 BMW X3s did better than average for their age, by 11.8 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 73.1% of the time (all 2011 cars 62.1%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: BMW X3 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each BMW X3 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | BMW X3 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’05 | 62.5% | 57.7% |
| ’06 | 64.6% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 67.1% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 67.7% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 69.6% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 70.6% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 73.3% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 71.1% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 72.3% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 73.5% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 78.4% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 79.2% | 75.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2011 BMW X3
Coil spring: fractured or broken was the most common single reason a 2011 BMW X3 failed, on 17.0% of about 1,000 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (47.5% of failed tests; all 2011 cars 43.8%). 6.1% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 9.8% for all cars first registered in 2011. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 17.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.6% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.2% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.1% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 5.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.7% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: BMW X3 vs all 2011 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.5% |
| Suspension | 35.7% |
| Tyres | 19.3% |
| Brakes | 13.4% |
| Visibility | 9.3% |
| Steering | 6.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2011 BMW X3
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 58.8% of 2011 BMW X3 tests had at least one (all 2011 cars 64.7%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.7% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 19.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.8% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.6% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 6.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.2% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.8% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 3.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2011 BMW X3?
Half of the 2011 BMW X3s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 115,200 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 92,400 and a quarter more than 137,500. For all cars first registered in 2011, the middle figure was 96,500 miles, so 2011 BMW X3s have been driven 19.4% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 BMW X3 | 73,500 | 92,400 | 115,200 | 137,500 | 160,300 | 3,686 |
| All 2011 cars | 50,600 | 71,400 | 96,500 | 124,000 | 152,200 | 1,271,944 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2011 BMW X3s are left?
At the end of 2014, 4,624 2011 BMW X3s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 3,888 were: 3,607 licensed and 281 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.1% still on the record, against 78.7% for all cars first registered in 2011.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2011 BMW X3 | All 2011 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 99.7% | 100.6% |
| 2016 | 99.4% | 100.1% |
| 2017 | 97.6% | 99.0% |
| 2018 | 96.7% | 97.6% |
| 2019 | 96.1% | 96.1% |
| 2020 | 95.3% | 94.5% |
| 2021 | 94.1% | 92.9% |
| 2022 | 92.5% | 90.6% |
| 2023 | 90.4% | 87.4% |
| 2024 | 87.5% | 83.4% |
| 2025 | 84.1% | 78.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2011
8 of the BMW X3’s 50 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2011. 1 has no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2011 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2011 may have been built in 2010, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) | 29 Jul 2003 to 18 Aug 2017 | 2,139 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Adaption measure for the emission control system | 8 Mar 2010 to 15 Aug 2014 | 20,093 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 | 13 Oct 2003 to 28 Jul 2006 and 17 May 2010 to 19 Aug 2017 | 57,467 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident | 20 Oct 2010 to 22 Aug 2017 and 3 May 2018 to 2 Apr 2019 | 319,399 (all models) |
| 7 Dec 2018 | Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak | 5 Aug 2010 to 17 Jun 2017 | 225,449 (all models) |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Power steering may not perform correctly | 19 Sept 2011 to 8 Dec 2015 | 41 (all models) |
| 6 Jun 2016 | ISOFIX child restraint system may become insecure | 1 Aug 2010 to 15 Apr 2016 | 45,154 (all models) |
| 28 Jul 2014 | Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving | 1 Sept 2009 to 30 Nov 2011 | 2,967 (all models) |
Every BMW X3 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the BMW X3
19 years of the BMW X3, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2011 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (73.3% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (88.6%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | – | 2,183 | 63.4% |
| 2005 | – | 2,415 | 62.5% |
| 2006 | – | 2,942 | 64.6% |
| 2007 | – | 2,135 | 67.1% |
| 2008 | – | 1,402 | 67.7% |
| 2009 | – | 1,273 | 69.6% |
| 2010 | – | 841 | 70.6% |
| 2011 | – | 3,888 | 73.3% |
| 2012 | – | 6,709 | 71.1% |
| 2013 | – | 6,984 | 72.3% |
| 2014 | 6,449 | 6,022 | 73.5% |
| 2015 | 7,132 | 6,928 | 78.4% |
| 2016 | 9,395 | 8,976 | 79.2% |
| 2017 | 8,179 | 8,035 | 82.4% |
| 2018 | 8,146 | 7,953 | 87.9% |
| 2019 | 15,577 | 15,309 | 88.4% |
| 2020 | 7,558 | 7,442 | 88.7% |
| 2021 | 10,654 | 10,138 | 88.6% |
| 2022 | 7,289 | 6,827 | 90.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 3,839 MOT tests of 2011 BMW X3 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 3,888 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of BMW X3 cars first registered in 2011; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2011.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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