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A17 XDN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 108,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,800 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater not working, but front headlight has a wrap around indicator which is visible to the side of vehicle

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,952 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 84,945 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,290 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 57,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 477,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted inspection limited

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,177 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,390 miles

n/s/f tyre as a cut to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,087 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 XDN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 A17 XDN, 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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A17 XDN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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