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778 GLD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,849 mi
Last recorded153,849 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 GLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 153,849 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,955 miles

all tyres worn uneven

propshaft rear doughnut cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 136,787 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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,042 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,433 miles

Engine noise

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,433 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine noise

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))

Offside rear brake pads sensor not fitted in brake pad

Pass 20 Nov 2020 190,636 miles

Nearside Rear Secondary stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 24 May 2019 168,273 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 87,399 miles

front pads very low

rear pads very on limit

Fail 26 May 2017 87,399 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front pads very low

rear pads very on limit

Pass 25 May 2016 76,508 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 76,506 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre slight damaged on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre got a nail

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

Pass 15 May 2015 66,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,241 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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778 GLD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 778 GLD, 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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778 GLD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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