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A9 WLE

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,712 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 74,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 66,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 29,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2014 28,261 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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A9 WLE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 WLE, 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 A9 WLE registered?

A9 WLE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is A9 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 WLE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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