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7 LCV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,007 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,146 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,146 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on RED (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,605 miles

brake fluid level in reservoir, overfilled

tyre pressure warning light was on, checked and adjusted tyre pressures. all ok

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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7 LCV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

7 LCV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is 7 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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