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AD61 DAW

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,348 mi
Last recorded139,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 DAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,227 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,454 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,772 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty

Fail 19 Oct 2019 102,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has nail in inner shoulder

TPMS light on dashboard

bulb inoperative light on dashboard

front and rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,391 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f alloy wheel slightly damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f alloy wheel slightly damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD61 DAW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD61 DAW, 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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AD61 DAW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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