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A13 KYO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,304 mi
Last recorded168,304 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 168,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,588 miles

Front Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 230,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 140,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all discs are corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 140,931 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all discs are corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 71,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 140,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 67,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 106,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

front brake hoses beginning to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front one beginning to deteriorate as well (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 79,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre an wheel slight damage

o/s/f tyre has nail in

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in

Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,751 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on the edge

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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A13 KYO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A13 KYO, 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 A13 KYO registered?

A13 KYO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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