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761 JCV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 JCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,333 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,218 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,308 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,879 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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761 JCV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 761 JCV, 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 761 JCV registered?

761 JCV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 761 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 JCV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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