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AC08 DMC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,745 mi
Last recorded67,745 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DMC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,763 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,971 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,889 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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AC08 DMC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AC08 DMC, 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 AC08 DMC registered?

AC08 DMC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is AC08 DMC safe to buy?

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