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A6 BWU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,506 mi
Last recorded171,506 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 171,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 160,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,191 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,110 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,383 miles

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 9 Jan 2017 58,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,085 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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A6 BWU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 A6 BWU, 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 A6 BWU registered?

A6 BWU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is A6 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BWU 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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