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2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,678 mi
Last recorded55,678 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration576 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 54,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 52,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda is 2.18 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp dosent show the correct level because of accident (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,633 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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576 BMW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 576 BMW, 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 576 BMW registered?

576 BMW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2011.

Is 576 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 576 BMW 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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