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A11 HCS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,967 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 69,967 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,753 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2024 62,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,597 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,993 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,332 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,986 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 HCS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 3,000cc petrol 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 A11 HCS, 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 HCS registered?

A11 HCS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is A11 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 HCS 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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