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A7 YAD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,400 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2024 122,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 114,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 114,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,228 miles

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorating.

Fail 16 Oct 2021 110,228 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorating.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,358 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorating.

Pass 10 May 2019 104,776 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorating.

Pass 11 May 2018 101,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 80,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,418 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust system vibration damper not present

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 YAD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A7 YAD, 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 A7 YAD registered?

A7 YAD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is A7 YAD safe to buy?

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