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A8 RNH

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,237 mi
Last recorded62,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RNH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 62,237 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,115 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on very inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,751 miles

All four disks have scoring + surface rust

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has cut on outside sidewall ( cant see cords)

Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four disks have scoring + surface rust

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has cut on outside sidewall ( cant see cords)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 58,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Pitted / Worn From Inner Sides But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,292 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 RNH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNH, 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 A8 RNH registered?

A8 RNH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is A8 RNH safe to buy?

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