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7 EXE

2011 BMW 3 Series

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 EXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 56,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 11 Apr 2019 37,057 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,115 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 22,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,027 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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7 EXE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 7 EXE, 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 7 EXE registered?

7 EXE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is 7 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 EXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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