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MT11 ABV

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,247 mi
Last recorded171,247 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 ABV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 171,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 171,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 163,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 153,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 152,459 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 129,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 122,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 115,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,757 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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MT11 ABV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc 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 MT11 ABV, 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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MT11 ABV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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