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A17 DXG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,082 mi
Last recorded62,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 62,082 miles

rear diff is corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 62,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear diff is corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 60,109 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 57,071 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 54,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,906 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2021 42,566 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,902 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2020 39,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure accident damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,010 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,166 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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A17 DXG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 DXG, 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 A17 DXG registered?

A17 DXG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is A17 DXG safe to buy?

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