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MT11 UUA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,966 mi
Last recorded180,966 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 180,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,498 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 172,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 163,380 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,099 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 152,099 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 142,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,401 miles

trigger point not met and brake warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,315 miles

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

pad warning on

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,307 miles

engine covered

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covered

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than o/s/f (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

winter tyres fitted all round

Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than o/s/f (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 1 May 2015 55,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,874 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 UUA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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