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MT11 ULS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,833 mi
Last recorded196,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 196,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and also slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 190,314 miles

Park brake has slight reserve travel

Fail 3 Jan 2023 190,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2022 180,818 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 180,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 168,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 168,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 155,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner side

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 131,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 120,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,525 miles

emmoition too clean not detected

Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emmoition too clean not detected

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesal emissions too clean to get a reading

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

boot full items not tested boot floor

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,018 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

boot full items not tested boot floor

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 ULS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

MT11 ULS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is MT11 ULS safe to buy?

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