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MR52 OBZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 OBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,849 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,402 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 127,402 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,893 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside door mirror poor repair

Fail 1 Aug 2019 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside door mirror poor repair

Fail 30 Jul 2019 111,861 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure top mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing poss trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Offside door mirror glass poor repair and cover missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2018 103,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn outer edges

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,782 miles

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn outer edges

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn

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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MR52 OBZ 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 64.3%.

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 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 MR52 OBZ, 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 MR52 OBZ registered?

MR52 OBZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2011.

Is MR52 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR52 OBZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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