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MT11 OLM

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 OLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,368 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 140,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,287 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 139,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,649 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine and to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 110,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,896 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OLM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

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