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MT11 KFN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 78,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,806 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,801 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre RFT tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer secondary treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer secondary treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 56,817 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,362 miles

front brake pads appear low , rear pads very low .......

Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,919 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,775 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,100 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KFN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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