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A4 ADO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ADO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS rear discs corroded, more so on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension components - much surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,142 miles

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,385 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,662 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2020 70,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,165 miles

all tyres wearing uneven inside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,077 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,715 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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A4 ADO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 ADO, 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 A4 ADO registered?

A4 ADO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is A4 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ADO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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