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A21 BMA

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,581 mi
Last recorded114,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BMA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 114,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,829 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 110,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,825 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 3 Oct 2022 93,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes - both chalked near diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear ABS Rings have slight wear on a high spot but ABS Functioning fully

Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes - both chalked near diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear ABS Rings have slight wear on a high spot but ABS Functioning fully

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,043 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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A21 BMA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A21 BMA, 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 A21 BMA registered?

A21 BMA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is A21 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BMA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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