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A14 LNC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,524 mi
Last recorded162,524 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LNC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 162,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 158,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded with lying (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 155,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 152,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 48,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,170 miles

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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A14 LNC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 LNC, 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 A14 LNC registered?

A14 LNC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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