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2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,490 mi
Last recorded93,490 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KEU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 62,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 60,268 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,224 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but has been glued back together

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,590 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 74,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,946 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,600 miles

wear on brake discs and pads

Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wear on brake discs and pads

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,167 miles

offside rear brake pad sensor insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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1 KEU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 KEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 KEU registered?

1 KEU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is 1 KEU safe to buy?

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