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A21 JRG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,638 mi
Last recorded112,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 83,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,467 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,356 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive obstructed by under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 71,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive obstructed by under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,819 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 67,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,272 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,892 miles

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,557 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 JRG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 JRG?

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What year was A21 JRG registered?

A21 JRG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is A21 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JRG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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