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AC07 COL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,432 mi
Last recorded114,432 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 COL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,879 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 86,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,842 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,367 miles

Central Rear stop light some bulbs not working

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear stop light some bulbs not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,832 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/has a minor damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,213 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged - still readable

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,165 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,878 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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AC07 COL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AC07 COL, 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 AC07 COL registered?

AC07 COL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is AC07 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC07 COL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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