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224 NYB

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,183 mi
Last recorded32,183 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration224 NYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 32,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,280 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,080 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 23,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,018 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 17,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 9,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,733 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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224 NYB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series 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 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 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 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 224 NYB, 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 224 NYB registered?

224 NYB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is 224 NYB safe to buy?

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