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A25 KVN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 KVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 132,992 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 132,955 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 132,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 96,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 98,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 98,216 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 100,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 86,757 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT AND ALL FOUR REAR HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,425 miles

under trays fitted unable to check

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH,SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER,FRONT BUSHS,SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH,SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER,FRONT BUSHS,SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,161 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,906 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,438 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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A25 KVN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 A25 KVN, 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 A25 KVN registered?

A25 KVN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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