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MT11 JDF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 JDF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,010 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 161,009 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,481 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Left On Front Passenger Seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

TMPS Warning Illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2022 150,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Appears To Be Broken At Base Mounting (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Left On Front Passenger Seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

TMPS Warning Illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2021 135,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,008 miles

No smoke detected

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,180 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 91,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,962 miles

2x childs seats fitted

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 JDF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JDF, 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 MT11 JDF registered?

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

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