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MT11 PUV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,257 mi
Last recorded143,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 PUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 143,257 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 134,748 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 117,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 100,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 100,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,134 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions not fitted with hub direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 62,016 miles

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)

front tyres getting low on tread with excess age cracks

Pass 29 May 2015 42,263 miles

all four tyres slighty perished on sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2014 25,669 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 PUV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

MT11 PUV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is MT11 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 PUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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