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MT11 OLN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,823 mi
Last recorded127,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 OLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 127,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2026 127,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,998 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 102,998 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,253 miles

both front tyre's worn on outside edge

Fail 4 May 2017 80,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre's worn on outside edge

Pass 24 May 2016 75,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,696 miles

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 OLN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT11 OLN registered?

MT11 OLN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is MT11 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 OLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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