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MT11 OLA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,785 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 79,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,313 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2014 38,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 OLA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

MT11 OLA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is MT11 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 OLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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