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AB11 SAN

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,031 mi
Last recorded69,031 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 SAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 69,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 67,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,981 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 56,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 21,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,071 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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AB11 SAN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB11 SAN, 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 AB11 SAN registered?

AB11 SAN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is AB11 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB11 SAN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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