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AD04 SUL

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,197 mi
Last recorded100,197 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,153 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,103 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Grease (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Grease (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,785 miles

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

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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AD04 SUL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD04 SUL, 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 AD04 SUL registered?

AD04 SUL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is AD04 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 SUL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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