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A16 TBY

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,925 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,333 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,772 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,408 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,408 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,778 miles

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

off side rear tyre inner edge just legal

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 TBY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TBY, 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 A16 TBY registered?

A16 TBY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is A16 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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