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HK11 CSU

2011 BMW 3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,287 mi
Last recorded217,287 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 363,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 CSU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 217,287 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Feb 2023 217,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from-nearside rear flexy to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2022 204,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 194,336 miles

Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gasses

Pass 4 Feb 2020 184,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 183,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 169,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,213 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,677 miles

emissions to clean to read

Fail 27 Jan 2017 134,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,627 miles

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,627 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 84,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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HK11 CSU is a 2011 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 63,881 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK11 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HK11 CSU registered?

HK11 CSU is a 2011 BMW 3, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is HK11 CSU safe to buy?

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