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23 FVP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 FVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 94,576 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,696 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,577 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,651 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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23 FVP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 23 FVP, 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 23 FVP registered?

23 FVP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is 23 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 FVP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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