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MR09 OZA

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR09 OZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 124,320 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 111,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 108,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,389 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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MR09 OZA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MR09 OZA, 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 MR09 OZA registered?

MR09 OZA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is MR09 OZA safe to buy?

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