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A11 GMY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,146 mi
Last recorded80,146 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,919 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 49,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,623 miles

Front brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,213 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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A11 GMY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,171cc 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 A11 GMY, 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 A11 GMY registered?

A11 GMY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is A11 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GMY 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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