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AD11 ATX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,878 mi
Last recorded202,878 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 ATX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 202,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody/suspension corroded rear but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Aug 2025 199,097 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 199,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 190,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 189,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 180,263 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in windscreen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 173,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 173,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top dog bone mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 161,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 151,977 miles

advise handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 20 Aug 2019 147,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

engine , under body and sill covers

Pass 21 Aug 2017 138,198 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,391 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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AD11 ATX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AD11 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

AD11 ATX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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