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AD11 CNK

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 CNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 55,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 31,785 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall also has a deep cut but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,888 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,963 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 19,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,034 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 CNK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 AD11 CNK, 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 CNK registered?

AD11 CNK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is AD11 CNK safe to buy?

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