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MRZ 855

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,432 mi
Last recorded68,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 855
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,432 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,118 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate: font/size slightly smaller compared to the front registration plate

Fail 23 Dec 2021 62,812 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres and wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,389 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 49,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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MRZ 855 is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRZ 855, 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 MRZ 855 registered?

MRZ 855 is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is MRZ 855 safe to buy?

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