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MT11 OLO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 157,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 154,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 154,075 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust gases leaking badly around Turbo /EGR area entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken and has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 147,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ADVISE PIN BUSH JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ADVISE PIN BUSH JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring clip missing on outside of brake caliper

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 138,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 138,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Spring clip missing on caliper

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 133,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Spring clip missing on caliper

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 123,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 115,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on Egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4517 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on Egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front end of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,791 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 OLO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OLO, 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 OLO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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