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30 LFX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,758 mi
Last recorded62,758 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 LFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 55,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,121 miles

covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,804 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Holder round interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 45,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Holder round interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,807 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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30 LFX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 30 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 30 LFX registered?

30 LFX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is 30 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 LFX 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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