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AD11 AOR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 AOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 126,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 126,531 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 115,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug washer. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,045 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 115,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 115,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 114,904 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil residue on undertrays

Pass 15 Apr 2021 111,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside & offside headlamp mounts are damaged - lamps are still secure

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated - pre 2012

Fail 12 Apr 2021 111,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside & offside headlamp mounts are damaged - lamps are still secure

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated - pre 2012

Pass 28 Mar 2020 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On Limit Now (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012

Under-trays Damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2020 105,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm - Marked in Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On Limit Now (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012

Under-trays Damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 99,070 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,484 miles

Windscreen has score mark in swept areas not affecting drivers view of the road ahead

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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AD11 AOR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD11 AOR, 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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AD11 AOR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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