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86 BC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 BC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexy slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges + light cuts in tread

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,397 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,955 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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86 BC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 86 BC, 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 86 BC registered?

86 BC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is 86 BC safe to buy?

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