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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DC57COS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 84,057 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,923 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026 28 Feb 202521 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,347 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,713 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,019 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2023 21 Feb 202224 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,457 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted preventing view of components
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,004 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres bold inner edges
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,853 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020 19 Feb 20193 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,180 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019 3 Mar 20184 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,292 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,086 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,718 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,046 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015 18 Jun 2014You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DC57COS was registered on 2011-04-28
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