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A11 NWU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,537 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 103,537 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure On the limit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake slightly imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair. (Nearside lower reading)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,507 miles

under tray limitations

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,638 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,638 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,867 miles

emissions tested but nothing detected

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,911 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 NWU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 A11 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 NWU registered?

A11 NWU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is A11 NWU safe to buy?

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