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A8 DCR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DCR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,659 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 140,659 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 135,674 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 135,674 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 116,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp is missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,112 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt noy fully checked due to a child safety seat being fitted at time of inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,237 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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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.

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A8 DCR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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