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SW11 GDV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

238,101 mi
Last recorded238,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 238,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 234,371 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 226,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust emmisions upper limit

Fail 23 Dec 2020 226,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust emmisions upper limit

tyre waring light on

Pass 3 Jun 2019 212,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 194,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 176,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to off side front wing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 154,570 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to off side front wing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,608 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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SW11 GDV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW11 GDV, 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 SW11 GDV registered?

SW11 GDV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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