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AD11 AOY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,495 mi
Last recorded115,495 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 AOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,533 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,831 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,831 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AD11 AOY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AOY, 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 AD11 AOY registered?

AD11 AOY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is AD11 AOY safe to buy?

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