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6937 TR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,866 mi
Last recorded135,866 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6937 TR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,866 miles

All tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hoses from front to rear brake pipes to rear axle connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 135,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hoses from front to rear brake pipes to rear axle connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,183 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, tyre also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear prop shaft doughnut bush is slightly worn and split in places

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,886 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,516 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Crack in screen not affecting drivers view

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 30 Sep 2015 34,099 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,407 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

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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6937 TR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6937 TR, 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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6937 TR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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