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N18 BAG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,312 mi
Last recorded153,312 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 BAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 125,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,322 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 119,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,496 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 109,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,406 miles

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

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

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

osr jacking point damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,573 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,996 miles

damage to rear sill/jacking points

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres close to limits(raised tread pattern)

brake fluid service light displayed

front numberplate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

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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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N18 BAG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N18 BAG, 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 N18 BAG registered?

N18 BAG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is N18 BAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 BAG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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