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A7 AVG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,940 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 88,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor is rubbing on road wheel!

Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 65,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,599 miles

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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A7 AVG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A7 AVG, 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 A7 AVG registered?

A7 AVG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is A7 AVG safe to buy?

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