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MT11 ACU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,882 mi
Last recorded160,882 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 ACU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 160,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 154,767 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 152,260 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 152,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,191 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 122,122 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Offside Rear wearing on inside edge

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,214 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 ACU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MT11 ACU, 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 MT11 ACU registered?

MT11 ACU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is MT11 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 ACU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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