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A1 MDM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,241 mi
Last recorded161,241 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 161,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 158,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 146,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 145,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 139,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2014 82,531 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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A1 MDM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A1 MDM, 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 A1 MDM registered?

A1 MDM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is A1 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MDM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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