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AA05 SAT

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,681 mi
Last recorded136,681 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 SAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 136,681 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 136,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,984 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 122,798 miles

both wiper blades started to smear

Fail 11 May 2023 122,797 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured both two weld repairs , cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both wiper blades started to smear

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 102,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,730 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 70,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,056 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,921 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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AA05 SAT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AA05 SAT, 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 AA05 SAT registered?

AA05 SAT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AA05 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 SAT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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