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MT11 NLV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,383 mi
Last recorded199,383 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 NLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 199,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 191,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 191,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 179,835 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 215/50/17 fronts 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 174,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 215/50/17 fronts 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 163,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 147,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 147,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,314 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 May 2014 75,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 NLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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