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55 UKL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 UKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 31,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking quite badly, recommend replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 30,696 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 29,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 27,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,550 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 17,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,552 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2014 11,319 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,319 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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55 UKL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 55 UKL, 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

How do I check the history of 55 UKL?

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What year was 55 UKL registered?

55 UKL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is 55 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 UKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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