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A16 SAR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 70,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,987 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 35,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,364 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 SAR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A16 SAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SAR registered?

A16 SAR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is A16 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SAR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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