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MT11 PXZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 171,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber flexie brake pipe presied (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lights dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,722 miles

no plates are in dutch format but spacing is correct

Pass 9 Oct 2023 159,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 159,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 153,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 150,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 144,082 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre bald on edge 225 40rf18

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 144,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake warning wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre bald on edge 225 40rf18

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2019 144,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,657 miles

Rear wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 114,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,991 miles

OSR tyre worn inner edge

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

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 PXZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

MT11 PXZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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