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A16 BNK

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,562 mi
Last recorded58,562 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,621 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 36,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 27,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,420 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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A16 BNK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A16 BNK, 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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A16 BNK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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