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A1 OHY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,213 miles

front flexi exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,035 miles

rear parking brake just ok

rear shocker outer casings deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,348 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread and on the inner edges

brake wear light illuminated but all brakes are fine

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,301 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight dim

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,185 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides just ok at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,397 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,510 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 OHY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 A1 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

A1 OHY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is A1 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OHY 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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