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MT03 MOB

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 MOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 99,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,202 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,677 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,175 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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MT03 MOB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT03 MOB, 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 MT03 MOB registered?

MT03 MOB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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