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A22 PPV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 PPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 107,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 78,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre is void of tread on the outside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

attention to the parking brake

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 61,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,519 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

nail in o/s/r tyre not leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 27 May 2014 29,360 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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A22 PPV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A22 PPV, 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

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What year was A22 PPV registered?

A22 PPV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is A22 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 PPV 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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