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A19 UPL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,019 mi
Last recorded177,019 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 UPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 177,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 177,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 161,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 147,706 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,363 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 128,363 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,129 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position main catch inoperative (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,137 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2018 90,049 miles

front and rear brake pads worn close to limits (inner pads)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,415 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,246 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.02

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,901 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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A19 UPL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 UPL, 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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A19 UPL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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