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A26 ATH

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,399 mi
Last recorded169,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ATH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 169,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 169,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 163,272 miles

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

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 20 Jul 2023 158,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 139,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,371 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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A26 ATH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A26 ATH, 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 A26 ATH registered?

A26 ATH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is A26 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ATH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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