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A20 OBG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OBG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 94,449 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 18 Aug 2025 92,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,348 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,084 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A20 OBG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A20 OBG, 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 A20 OBG registered?

A20 OBG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is A20 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OBG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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