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ADS 99S

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADS 99S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 44,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 22,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,729 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,560 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ADS 99S is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ADS 99S, 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 ADS 99S registered?

ADS 99S is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is ADS 99S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADS 99S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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