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MT11 ULR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 ULR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,493 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 158,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HEAVILY OXODISED ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP AND BOTTOM ON RODS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 148,219 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HEAVILY OXODISED ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP AND BOTTOM ON RODS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,163 miles

suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 126,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.11mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake Warning Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.11mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor broken

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust pipe clamp cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 46,784 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 46,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ULR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

Is MT11 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 ULR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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