MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front clamp cracked. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front clamp cracked. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside most upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all of rear underside and wheel arches are muddy - recommend to clean before next test
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn thin on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn thin on both edges
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge
Nearside Front Fog lamp is missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats at nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Fog lamp is missing
Both rear child safety seats are not as secure as they should be and correct adjustment/tightening is recommended before placing in a child in both restraints
Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators
Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked due to a child seat being fitted, also child seat is not secure as it should be advise on adjusting before securing child
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt noy fully checked due to a child safety seat being fitted at time of inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
could not check sills , covers fitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A8 DCR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 A8 DCR, 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
How do I check the history of A8 DCR?
You can check the full history of A8 DCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A8 DCR registered?
A8 DCR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2011.
Is A8 DCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 DCR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A8 DCR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A8 DCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.