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AG11 OLV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG11 OLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,394 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 88,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOLD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2023 85,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 80,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 78,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 78,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 71,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 68,344 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 64,824 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AG11 OLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AG11 OLV, 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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AG11 OLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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