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MR53 CFC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 CFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,820 miles

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,985 miles

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

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

under trays fitted, obscuring view of testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,985 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted, obscuring view of testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,053 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 64,085 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,719 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,091 miles

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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MR53 CFC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MR53 CFC, 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 MR53 CFC registered?

MR53 CFC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2011.

Is MR53 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 CFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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