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MR51 USC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,613 mi
Last recorded127,613 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 USC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,613 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 127,612 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front front exhaust clamp cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot, bald on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 117,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot, bald on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,282 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,594 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 35,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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MR51 USC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MR51 USC, 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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What year was MR51 USC registered?

MR51 USC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is MR51 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 USC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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