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739 BER

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 BER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 114,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 90,223 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 84,499 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,728 miles

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

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,718 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,525 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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739 BER is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 739 BER, 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

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What year was 739 BER registered?

739 BER is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is 739 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 739 BER 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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