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MT11 VDV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,045 mi
Last recorded57,045 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 VDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 57,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,619 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 55,611 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,933 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,106 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,790 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 38,073 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 38,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,734 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 VDV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

MT11 VDV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is MT11 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 VDV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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