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MT11 VEM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,514 mi
Last recorded152,514 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2024 152,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,612 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 120,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR O\S N\S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,054 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chip in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,219 miles

tyre warning light

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 VEM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

MT11 VEM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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