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AA54 KOS

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,883 mi
Last recorded123,883 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 KOS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,636 miles

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

underbody tray fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 9 Oct 2022 108,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,501 miles

Nearside chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,644 miles

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 68,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AA54 KOS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,996cc 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 AA54 KOS, 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 AA54 KOS registered?

AA54 KOS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is AA54 KOS safe to buy?

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