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MR55 ZNH

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,681 mi
Last recorded133,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 ZNH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 133,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 117,958 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 109,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high leveling rear sensor detached (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 107,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nearside and offside 3mm tread depth also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 102,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nearside and offside 3mm tread depth also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,678 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,751 miles

emission is very clean can not detected

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,861 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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MR55 ZNH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR55 ZNH, 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 MR55 ZNH registered?

MR55 ZNH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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