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672 PTC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration672 PTC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 140,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,603 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine breather pipe broken suspect fumes possibly entering cabin

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,526 miles

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,189 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,724 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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672 PTC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 672 PTC, 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 672 PTC registered?

672 PTC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is 672 PTC safe to buy?

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