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MT11 JJV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,446 mi
Last recorded132,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 JJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 127,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,901 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats NSR and OSR ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 110,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,201 miles

Childseat fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 64,783 miles

Emission test carried out, too clean for readings.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,914 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 JJV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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