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A23 UMD

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 UMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 123,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,304 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

emissions do not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,858 miles

emissions do not register on smokehead

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2015 29,072 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,170 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges and cracking to shoulders

smear from wipers

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 UMD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UMD, 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 A23 UMD registered?

A23 UMD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is A23 UMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 UMD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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