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MT11 LWV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,394 mi
Last recorded165,394 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 LWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 165,394 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays fitted tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Jan 2024 158,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged covered in tape ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays and skirts fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2024 158,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged covered in tape ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays and skirts fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,354 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,426 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,484 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,877 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,346 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LWV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

MT11 LWV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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