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A23 APT

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 APT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 81,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 76,113 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 76,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire, probe nearly began to melt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 67,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,808 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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A23 APT 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 A23 APT, 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 A23 APT registered?

A23 APT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is A23 APT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 APT 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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