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SC11 KVB

2011 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,239 mi
Last recorded95,239 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 363,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 KVB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 95,239 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 52,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,581 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 48,544 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,150 miles

front and rear disc lipped

Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,714 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,714 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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SC11 KVB is a 2011 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 63,881 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC11 KVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SC11 KVB registered?

SC11 KVB is a 2011 BMW 3, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is SC11 KVB safe to buy?

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