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MT11 UYJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,192 mi
Last recorded118,192 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,192 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 113,364 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,214 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 101,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 96,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,586 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning lamp on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil breather pipe repair leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,861 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

smear to o/s wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,740 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,102 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UYJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

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

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