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MT11 FNP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 FNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,986 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,492 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and small cut on outer sidewall ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear abs and pad wear sensor wires are insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and small cut on outer sidewall ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear abs and pad wear sensor wires are insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts starting to wear thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

nearside front and two rear going bald on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

nearside front and two rear going bald on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smear

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 FNP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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