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54 DCE

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,519 mi
Last recorded135,519 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 DCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,519 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 135,519 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 130,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,094 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 88,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,854 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn very low on inner band...

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,236 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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54 DCE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 54 DCE, 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 54 DCE registered?

54 DCE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is 54 DCE safe to buy?

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