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AD11 DFA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 DFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 59,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,203 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner lip cracked, has been previously repaired in same spot (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,875 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,761 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 36,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 15,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,361 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,261 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 DFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

AD11 DFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is AD11 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 DFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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