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AB59 MER

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 MER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 114,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,629 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,935 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,198 miles

Slight pitting on front and rear discs

Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight pitting on front and rear discs

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,567 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 52,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,986 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB59 MER is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB59 MER, 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 AB59 MER registered?

AB59 MER is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is AB59 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB59 MER shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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