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AD11 DZU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,147 mi
Last recorded143,147 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 DZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 141,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,039 miles

full under body covered

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,180 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,180 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,178 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,662 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 58,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,384 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 DZU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel 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 DZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD11 DZU registered?

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

Is AD11 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 DZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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