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A4 KPK

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 117,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,880 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe, cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,530 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,666 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 90,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,235 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2021 66,228 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil warning light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,626 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,771 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 54,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,057 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior mirror ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2016 72,665 miles

Front number plate damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,846 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,990 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 KPK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPK, 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 KPK registered?

A4 KPK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is A4 KPK safe to buy?

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