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AD54 MAV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,934 mi
Last recorded69,934 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 69,934 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 69,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 56,488 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 56,159 miles

oil light coming on and off

Fail 22 May 2024 56,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

oil light coming on and off

Pass 24 May 2023 55,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,978 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 36,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 28,471 miles

Offside Front inner and outer tyre starting to cracking sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2016 24,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 19,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 14,643 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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AD54 MAV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD54 MAV, 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 AD54 MAV registered?

AD54 MAV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is AD54 MAV safe to buy?

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