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A8 YRG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,100 miles

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

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

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 32,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 32,633 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 YRG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

A8 YRG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is A8 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YRG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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