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A8 NRO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,543 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges and n/s perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19/91/Y/RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,512 miles

front wipers judder

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,370 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,387 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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A8 NRO 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 93.3%.

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 NRO, 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 A8 NRO registered?

A8 NRO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is A8 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 NRO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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