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A2 LKX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 108,534 miles

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

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

boot damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,540 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2024 102,405 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2023 94,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 87,237 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2021 83,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre weeping air

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2015 40,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A2 LKX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A2 LKX, 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 A2 LKX registered?

A2 LKX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 2011.

Is A2 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LKX 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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