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A2 NEN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,277 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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A2 NEN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NEN, 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 A2 NEN registered?

A2 NEN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is A2 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 NEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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